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In the summer of 1985, a 17-year-old musician named John P. Katsilieris vanished from his family's home in Oak Park, Illinois. The exact date of his departure is somewhat vague, though it is most frequently cited as August 15, 1985. When he left, John, a tall young man with brown hair and blue eyes, took with him his five guitars, suggesting a purpose behind his journey. It is widely believed that his destination was California, a state often seen as a land of opportunity for aspiring musicians. ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 15, 1985

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Jul 17, 2023

John

Katsilieris

56

17

74 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 15, 1985

Oak Park

Illinois

Cook County

No

26669

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

1988-88681

Santa Ana Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

05/24/2026


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