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Dec 27, 2019
Mar 18, 2024
Elias
Culps
30
24
68 inches
70 inches
180 lbs
190 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
In the quiet community of White Swan, Washington, a young man named Elias Chief Culps vanished, leaving his family and community searching for answers. On December 27, 2018, the 24-year-old Indigenous man was last seen. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a t-shirt and white plaid shorts. Standing between 5'8" and 5'10" with brown hair and brown eyes, Elias is a member of the Yakama Nation. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is a distinguishing feature. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with few details available to the public. The search for Elias has been a painful journey for his loved ones. His family has been active in keeping his memory alive and pushing for answers. They maintain a Facebook page titled "Missing Elias Culps" to share information and updates. His cousin, Stephanie Culp, has become an advocate for him and other missing Indigenous people, learning how to navigate law enforcement and the FBI to ensure these cases are not forgotten. The family has participated in vigils and awareness events, including the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, to bring attention to Elias's case and the broader crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The disappearance of Elias Culps highlights a tragic and ongoing issue within the state of Washington, which has one of the highest numbers of missing Indigenous people in the United States. His case is one of many that have left families grappling with uncertainty and loss. At the time of his disappearance, Elias was reportedly struggling with drug addiction. The lack of significant information in his case has made the search for answers incredibly difficult. Despite the passage of time, his family continues to hold out hope and actively seeks any information that could lead to his whereabouts. The investigation into his disappearance is being handled by the Yakama Nation Tribal Police.
Dec 27, 2018
White Swan
Washington
Yakima County
Yes
70456
Yakama Nation Tribal Police
Toppenish
Washington
Yakima County
98948
Anthony Whitefoot
Detective
50 Wishpoosh Road, Washington
5098652933
Tribal
Law Enforcement
19-009167
Yakama Nation Tribal Police
9290
Brown
Brown
Brown
No
06/20/2026
