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John Saathoff Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redondo Beach, California on Oct 17, 2022

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Victim Details

Created

Sep 27, 2023

Case Added

May 30, 2024

First Name

John

Last Name

Saathoff

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

74 inches

Weight

210 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 17, 2022

City

Redondo Beach

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Zip Code

90278

Tribal Land

Agency ID

130033

Agency Name

Redondo Beach Police Department

Agency City

Redondo Beach

Agency State

California

Agency County

Los Angeles County

Agency Zip Code

90277

Agency Contact

Blake Nimmons

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

401 Diamond Street, California

Agency Phone

3103792477

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.redondo.org/depts/police/

Agency Case #

22-6915

Agency Report Date

Oct 25, 2022

Primary Agency

Redondo Beach Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109053) and 1 other source

John Saathoff, a 74-year-old man, was last seen on October 17, 2022, in Redondo Beach, California. His disappearance has raised concerns, especially considering his age. Authorities have not released many specific details regarding the circumstances of his last known whereabouts, and there is no confirmed information about where he might have traveled or if there were any sightings after that date.

Efforts to locate Saathoff are ongoing, with his case listed in missing persons databases, including the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons registry. Law enforcement encourages anyone with knowledge of Saathoff's whereabouts to come forward to assist in the investigation. Given his age, there are heightened concerns for his safety.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2022

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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.

78%Possible

John Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 78%Est. 55–70 vs 74

Race 100%White

Location 99%13 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 months after last seen

Height 36%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'2"

Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 210 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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.

John Saathoff Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redondo Beach, California on Oct 17, 2022

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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