Account
Jun 01, 2020
Jul 15, 2021
Kawika
Parrish
40
36
67 inches
120 lbs
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Male
In the spring of 2020, a 36-year-old man named Kawika Phillip Parrish vanished from Tacoma, Washington. He was last seen on May 7, 2020. At the time of his disappearance, Kawika was experiencing homelessness but made it a point to stay in regular contact with his family. Described as a Pacific Islander with black hair and brown eyes, he stood at approximately 5'7" and weighed around 120 pounds. His loved ones grew deeply concerned when he failed to show up for a planned dinner at his sister's home on May 13 and all communication from him ceased. The details surrounding Kawika's disappearance are troubling. His bicycle and backpack, items his family said he was never without, were discovered near his campsite. This discovery immediately signaled that something was amiss. Adding to the mystery, some of his cherished personal belongings, including a chain necklace and a wristwatch inherited from his father that he reportedly only took off to shower, were later found by police in the possession of his girlfriend and another man experiencing homelessness. The recovery of these sentimental items away from their owner only deepened the fears of his family and the complexity of the investigation. In the wake of his disappearance, rumors began to circulate that Kawika may have jumped or been pushed from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, though this has never been verified. His family does not believe he was suicidal. The Tacoma Police Department is handling the investigation into his case, which remains unsolved. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues, fueled by the hope of bringing closure to a family left with unanswered questions about the fate of their loved one. The case is a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by those experiencing homelessness and the enduring pain of ambiguous loss.
May 07, 2020
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98406
No
83495
Tacoma Police Department
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98409
Jack Nasworthy
Police Detective
3701 South Pine Street, Washington
2535915950
Local
Law Enforcement
2013700383
Tacoma Police Department
na
Black
Brown
Brown
06/26/2026
