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Missing
#157581

Chang Cho

Sex

Male

Age

62

Race

Asian

Height

5โ€ฒ 7โ€ณ

Weight

145 lbs

Last Seen

Mar 27, 2026

Location

Los Angeles, California

Media

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Matches

(9 ranked)

LOW
Unidentified

#158763

UP158763

๐Ÿ“ ~2,470 mi

โฑ 36 days elapsed

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    Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)

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    Age ranges overlap

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    Eye color matches

Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Weak SignalHIGH Data Reliability

Weak signal โ€” significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.

This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.

Geographic Analysis

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Significant distance

Cases are approximately 2,470 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.

Timeline Analysis

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Timeline strongly aligns

Remains were discovered 5 weeks after the disappearance. Decomposing remains suggest days to weeks since death. This interval aligns well with decomposing remains.

Physical Analysis

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Most physical descriptors consistent

3 of 5 comparable attributes align. Consistent: height, age, eye color. Inconsistent: weight, hair color.

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Missing Person

Los Angeles, California

Mar 27, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Queens, New York

May 2, 2026

2,470 miles apart

Notable Concerns

  • โš Race/ethnicity does not match
  • โš Weights differ by 45 lbs (threshold: 22 lbs)
  • โš Hair color does not match

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Asian

Age

62

Height

5โ€ฒ 7โ€ณ

Weight

145 lbs

Hair

Gray or Partially Gray

Eyes

Brown

Timeline

Last Seen

Mar 27, 2026

Reported

Mar 27, 2026

Locations

Last Seen

Los Angeles, California

Narrative

Chang Cho was last seen on March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm at his Senior Assisted Living facility located on Ventura Blvd in Encino, CA. Chang's room, the entire building, and the immediate area of Ventura Blvd were canvassed and were met with negative results. The missing individual is at risk and he may be disoriented and/or delusional. His speech may be slurred or he may be non-verbal.

Matched Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

Age

60โ€“70

Height

5โ€ฒ 5โ€ณ

Weight

100 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Black zip up hoodie with lining

Condition

Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Timeline

Date Found

May 2, 2026

Locations

Found

Queens, New York

Narrative

Found deceased in apartment. Tentative name of Archie Velez, but this name has not been verified and family has not been notified.