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Kimberly Kahler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marina del Rey, California on Jan 1, 1980

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Apr 18, 2023

Kimberly

Kahler

61

15

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 1, 1980

Marina del Rey

California

Los Angeles County

90292

No

26667

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

020008531

Aug 7, 2002

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6251) and 6 other sources
Kimberly Ann Kahler, a 15-year-old from Marina del Rey, California, was last seen on January 1, 1980. She was in the company of an unknown male in the Venice area, not far from her home. Kimberly, described as 5'8" tall with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a small scar on the left side of her upper lip, disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

Despite extensive efforts, few details about the events leading to her disappearance have been uncovered. There is some variation in reports regarding the exact date and location of her last sighting, with some records indicating January 17 as the date she went missing. Her case remains unsolved, and authorities have not been able to identify the male she was last seen with.

Over the years, her case has been revisited by investigators, and age-progressed images have been released to assist in the search for her. DNA information is available, but her whereabouts remain unknown, making her case one of many cold cases from that period.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Kimberly Ann Kahler | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Kimberly Ann Kahler - The Charley Project
  • 942DFCA - Kimberly Ann Kahler - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6251 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Kimberly
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    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4368
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4368 • Found Aug 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–18 vs 15
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Red vs Red
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP7138
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP7138 • Found Dec 18, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%133 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Red
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California - unidentified case UP4389
    Jane Doe — Valencia, California
    UP4389 • Found Jan 26, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 17–24 vs 15
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%115–130 lb vs 145 lb
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 41 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%115–130 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Newhall, California - unidentified case UP4370
    Jane Doe — Newhall, California
    UP4370 • Found Aug 26, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 15
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4383
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4383 • Found Mar 9, 1980
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 79%Est. 17–23 vs 15
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 86%110–120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP4034 • Found Aug 24, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 83%Est. 24–33 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Unidentified Person — California
    UP4295 • Found Oct 13, 1982
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    Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Red vs Red

    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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