The person at the center of this case
Joseph E Ginevicz
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Joseph E Ginevicz
Justice for Joseph E Ginevicz — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the specific locations of Joseph's final credit card purchases in southern Thailand?
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timeline
Lead #2Was there any attempt by Joseph to contact the embassy or family after April 23, 2004?
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clue
Lead #3Have any remains or personal effects matching Joseph's description been recovered in tsunami-affected areas?
Joseph E Ginevicz, a 28-year-old American, was last confirmed in contact with the US Embassy in Thailand on April 23, 2004, when he applied for a replacement visa and passport. His final credit card purchases indicated he was traveling to southern Thailand, and he disappeared during the period of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, though he may have been swept away by the tsunami or could have survived and been unable to contact authorities.
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Lead #4Were there any credible sightings of Joseph before, during, or after the December 2004 tsunami?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP38880. Missing person: Joseph E Ginevicz.
Last known contact: 2004-04-23 in Denver, Douglas, CO. Circumstances: Joseph's last known contact was with the US Embassy in Thailand on 04/23/2004 when he applied for a replacement visa and passport.
His last known destination was to the southern tip of Thailand according to his last credit card purchases. The possibility of him being swept away during the 2004 Thai tsunami is great.
Demographics: 28 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: US Department of State.
Timeline of Events
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2004-04-23
Last Known Contact
Joseph applied for a replacement visa and passport at the US Embassy in Thailand
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2004-04-23
Last Known Destination
Credit card purchases indicated travel to the southern tip of Thailand
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2004-12-26
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Major tsunami occurred in the region where Joseph was last known to be traveling
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 2004
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 23, 2004
Last Updated:October 16, 2026