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Zafer Tuna Kilic
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Missing Person: Zafer Tuna Kilic
Justice for Zafer Tuna Kilic — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why was Zafer upset and crying during his last phone call on December 8th? What triggered his emotional state?
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vehicle
Lead #2What was the purpose of Zafer's vehicle being in Phoenix on December 10th? Was he fleeing or traveling for another reason?
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location
Lead #3Has Zafer been located south of Phoenix near the U.S.-Mexico border, or did he continue traveling in another direction?
Zafer Tuna Kilic, a 37-year-old male, was reported missing on December 8, 2025, after his neighbor last spoke with him by phone from Palm Springs, California—during which he sounded upset and was sobbing. His vehicle was subsequently detected by border patrol in Phoenix, Arizona on December 10, 2025, suggesting possible movement toward the border. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and intentions.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Zafer or his vehicle between Palm Springs and Phoenix during December 8-10?
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contact
Lead #5Has Zafer made any contact with family, friends, or financial institutions since December 8th?
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NamUs case MP158849. Missing person: Zafer Tuna Kilic.
Last known contact: 2025-12-08 in Palm Springs, Riverside, CA. Circumstances: Zafer's neighbor reported him missing and last spoke with him on Dec 8, 2025 over the phone.
Zafer sounded upset and was sobbing during their conversation. A records check of his vehicle revealed it had been stopped by border patrol in Phoenix, AZ on 12/10/2025.
Demographics: 37 years, Male, Other. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 209 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Palm Springs Police Department | 2512P-2587 | 2025-12-12.
Timeline of Events
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2025-12-08
Last Contact
Neighbor spoke with Zafer by phone; he sounded upset and was sobbing during the conversation.
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2025-12-10
Vehicle Stop
Zafer's vehicle was stopped by border patrol in Phoenix, Arizona.
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2025-12-12
Case Reported
Missing person case filed with Palm Springs Police Department (Case #2512P-2587).
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2025
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2025
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7603238116
You can remain anonymous