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Christopher Stewart Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Aug 15, 2003

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jun 5, 2024

Christopher

Stewart

59

36

69 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 15, 2003

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

6394

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield

Iowa

Jefferson County

52556

1200 West Grimes Avenue, Iowa

6414723576

County

Law Enforcement

https://jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov/sheriff.htm

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

5463

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP404) and 11 other sources
Christopher Lee Stewart, a 36-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, was last seen on the night of August 17, 2003, outside his apartment in the vicinity of the 600 block of 18th Street. He has not been heard from since. Christopher, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, had stopped taking his medication several weeks before his disappearance. He wore glasses with dark brown frames and a Timex watch with a leather band. At the time, his head was shaved, and his ears were pierced.

Stewart's disappearance was reported two days later, on August 19, and his case has been classified as endangered due to his medical condition. Despite investigations by local authorities and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, very few details have emerged about what happened to him. His family and friends have been left with no answers for over two decades.

If anyone has information about his whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Des Moines Police Department.
Last Seen: Aug 15, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Missing Person Information Clearinghouse - Iowa Missing Person
  • Christopher Lee Stewart | Iowa Cold Cases
  • CHRISTOPHER LEE STEWART - Iowa Missing Person
  • Missing: Christopher Lee Stewart - 411 Gina
  • Christopher Lee Stewart - The Charley Project
  • 5493DMIA - Christopher Lee Stewart - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Christopher Lee Stewart - Pinterest
  • Christopher Lee Stewart Missing Since 08/17/2003 ... - Instagram
  • Christopher Lee Stewart - GINA for Missing Persons
  • MISSING PERSON ALERT: Help Find Christopher Lee Stewart

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Pleasant Hill, Iowa
    UP129516 • Found Aug 15, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 23%108 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown

    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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