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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119740) and 4 other sources
On May 21, 2004, Carlton Lee Christoffersen, a 46-year-old man, was last seen in Fort Wayne, Indiana. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. He had distinct tattoos, with the word "LOVE" on his left arm and the letters "AD" tattooed on his left hand. The clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing consisted of a brown leather coat, a blue shirt, blue jeans, and a baseball cap. After that day, he was never seen or heard from again, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.

The circumstances surrounding Carlton's disappearance remain unclear, as very few details are available in his case. His case was officially reported to the Fort Wayne Police Department on July 30, 2004. Since he vanished, there have been no significant leads to indicate what might have happened to him. The lack of information has made the investigation challenging for law enforcement over the many years that have passed. His case is documented in national missing persons databases as officials continue to seek information that might lead to a breakthrough.

The investigation into Carlton Christoffersen's disappearance is ongoing, handled by the Fort Wayne Police Department. His case file has been updated periodically, with the most recent updates involving additions to his physical description and clothing information. Despite the passage of more than two decades, his family and community are left waiting for answers. The case of Carlton Christoffersen is a somber story of a man who vanished without a trace, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him and a lingering mystery for investigators. The lack of evidence and details about his last known movements has created a difficult and enduring puzzle with no resolution in sight.

Last Seen: May 21, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8357 • Found Oct 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%144 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11512
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11512 • Found May 2, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%140 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139126 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11702
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11702 • Found Nov 22, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%138 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 81%179 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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