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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57746) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 2019, what began as a routine business trip for Ji H. Kim of Englewood, New Jersey, unexpectedly evolved into a heart-wrenching mystery for his loved ones. On March 29, 2019, the 39-year-old departed from his New Jersey home, bound for South Korea. His journey was initially unremarkable, with his arrival at Incheon Airport logged on March 30, 2019. For the next several days, he remained in communication with his wife, exchanging text messages that gave no indication of any impending trouble. This regular contact provided a thread of connection across the continents, a thread that would soon be abruptly severed.

The last communication his wife received from him was on April 5, 2019. In this final message, he informed her of his plans to travel to Yiwu, China, presumably as the next leg of his business engagements. After this point, the digital silence that fell was both profound and alarming. His family, who have no known relatives in either South Korea or China, were left to wonder about his safety and whereabouts. The travel service that had arranged his itinerary later confirmed that his return flight to the United States had been scheduled for April 15, 2019. However, he never boarded that plane, leaving his family with a void of information and a growing sense of unease.

The disappearance of Ji Kim is characterized by a significant lack of information following his last text message. His stated intention to travel to China marks the last known detail of his plans, but it is unclear if he ever reached his destination. The Englewood City Police Department is investigating the case, but without witnesses or further communication, the trail has gone cold. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain an open question, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family who await any news of the husband who embarked on a business trip and never returned. His case is a somber reminder of how quickly a person can vanish, leaving behind only questions and a desperate hope for answers.







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Last Seen: Apr 5, 2019

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP121064
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP121064 • Found Apr 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 73%153 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP74902
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP74902 • Found Jul 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 53%138 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey - unidentified case UP159723
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP159723 • Found Apr 28, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 89%169 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP124870
John Doe — New York, New York
UP124870 • Found Apr 22, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 45–55 vs 39 when missing
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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