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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3857) and 5 other sources
In May of 2008, a 25-year-old man named Christopher 'Chris' Cochron made a phone call to his family in Washington, letting them know he was in Phoenix, Arizona. This would be the last time his loved ones would ever hear from him. Christopher, a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, stood around 5'9' and weighed approximately 150 to 170 pounds. His appearance was distinguished by several piercings, including his ears and tongue, and a multitude of tattoos. These included a cross on his upper left arm, a skateboarder on the right side of his back, the word '100%' on his right chest, and a genie on his upper right arm, in addition to a smiley face on his left arm. He also had a scar on his left elbow and another on an unknown finger on his right hand.

At the time of his disappearance, Christopher was facing personal challenges. He lived with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and dyslexia, which affected his ability to read and write. His family has shared that he may have been involved in selling drugs around the time he went missing. He grew up in Shelton, Washington, and what brought him to Phoenix remains one of the unanswered questions in his case. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, leaving his family with few clues to follow. The Phoenix Police Department opened an investigation into his case, but the limited information has made their search incredibly difficult.

Years have passed since Christopher Cochron's last contact with his family, and his case has grown cold. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues. His information is listed in national databases for missing persons, a constant, silent plea for any information that might shed light on his whereabouts. The overview of this case is one of profound uncertainty. A young man, far from his Washington home, vanished from the bustling city of Phoenix without a trace. The reasons for his presence in Arizona and the events leading up to his last known phone call remain a mystery. His family is left to wonder what became of him after he hung up the phone that day in May 2008, a day that marked the beginning of a long and painful period of not knowing.

Last Seen: May 1, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP10989
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP10989 • Found Nov 14, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP9200
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP9200 • Found Mar 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–28 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Buckeye, Arizona - unidentified case UP6565
John Doe — Buckeye, Arizona
UP6565 • Found Jan 6, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP11397
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP11397 • Found May 5, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP10347 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6370
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6370 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Piedra, Arizona
UP4995 • Found Mar 18, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"

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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