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Darrell Graham, age 37, was last seen on July 19, 1997, while on a boat at Lake Kachess near Cle Elum, Washington. He was reported missing after disappearing from the boat, and despite extensive searches, no trace of him has been found. Darrell was described as 5'7", weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair. His disappearance remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could provide clues to what happened that day. His case is still open and under investigati ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 19, 1997

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Victim Details

Jan 16, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Darrell

Graham

64

37

67 inches

71 inches

160 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 1997, a day on the water in the scenic landscape of Washington state took a somber turn, leaving a family with unanswered questions that have now stretched across decades. On July 19, 1997, 37-year-old Darrell S. Graham, a man with brown hair and blue eyes, was enjoying time on a boat on Lake Kachess, a vast and picturesque lake near Cle Elum in Kittitas County. It was on this day that he was last seen, a seemingly ordinary moment that would become the starting point of a long and painful mystery for his loved ones. The specifics of what happened on the boat that day remain unclear, as does the exact time of his disappearance. What is known is that Darrell Graham vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family waiting for answers. The circumstances surrounding Darrell's disappearance are sparse, with official reports simply stating he was "last seen on a boat in Lake Kachess." Details such as who he was with, the type of boat, or the weather conditions on that July day are not readily available in public records. Following his disappearance, the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office opened a missing person case, an investigation that has remained open for many years. Over time, his case was entered into national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in a search that has yielded no significant breakthroughs. For his family, the lack of information has undoubtedly made the grieving process an unimaginable challenge, as hope and the harsh reality of his absence remain in constant tension. The investigation into Darrell Graham's disappearance is managed by the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office. Despite the passage of time, his case remains a quiet and unresolved chapter in the area's history. The lack of public information regarding search efforts or any potential leads has left a narrative with many missing pieces. The official record of his disappearance serves as a stark reminder of a day that began with the promise of recreation on a beautiful lake and ended in enduring uncertainty. The case of Darrell Graham is a poignant illustration of how a person can vanish, leaving behind only memories and a lingering hope for resolution for a family that has waited for far too long.

Jul 19, 1997

Cle Elum

Washington

Kittitas County

98922

No

14779

Kittitas County Sheriff's Office

Ellensburg

Washington

Kittitas County

98926

Andrea Blume

Detective

307 West Umptanum Road, Washington

5099627525

County

Law Enforcement

S97-0933

1997-07-19

Kittitas County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/12/2026


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