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Khanh Trinh Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lake Forest, California on Jan 23, 1995

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Victim Details

Jul 20, 2017

Oct 9, 2019

Khanh

Trinh

56

25

64 inches

125 lbs

Asian

Male

Jan 23, 1995

Lake Forest

California

Orange County

No

33831

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

95-15183

Mar 29, 1995

Santa Ana Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39162) and 3 other sources
Khanh Ngoc Trinh, a 25-year-old male, was last seen on January 23, 1995, in Lake Forest, California. He had only recently arrived in the United States, being in the country for just four days before his disappearance. On the day he went missing, he was reportedly seen in the Oceanside area, but after that, no further contact was made with him. There is limited information regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved.

Khanh is described as being of Asian descent, with black hair, brown eyes, standing 5'4" tall, and weighing about 125 pounds. Despite extensive efforts, no leads have surfaced to provide clarity on his whereabouts. His case is classified as endangered missing, and DNA is available for identification purposes. Law enforcement agencies, including the Santa Ana Police Department, continue to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.
Last Seen: Jan 23, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP39162 | NamUs
  • 5862DMCA - Khanh Ngoc Trinh - Doe Network
  • The SAPD is searching for a man who disappeared in 1995 – New ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Monterey Park, California - unidentified case UP3515
    John Doe — Monterey Park, California
    UP3515 • Found Jun 4, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%124 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3545 • Found Feb 23, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–34 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58402
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58402 • Found Jun 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP13966
    John Doe — Anaheim, California
    UP13966 • Found Jul 16, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 78%99 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Lakeside, California - unidentified case UP2124
    John Doe — Lakeside, California
    UP2124 • Found Oct 8, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 80%150 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13428 • Found Nov 6, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 66%143 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 80%150 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP57998 • Found Jan 31, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 days after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3335 • Found Nov 18, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 25 when missing
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 125 lb

    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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