The person at the center of this case
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 did Zafer's vehicle travel from Palm Springs to Phoenix between December 8-10, and what was his destination or intent?
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contact
Lead #2What specifically upset Zafer during his final phone call with his neighbor on December 8?
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vehicle
Lead #3Has the vehicle been searched for clues about Zafer's condition or plans at the time of the border patrol stop?
Zafer Tuna Kilic, a 37-year-old male, was last contacted on December 8, 2025, in Palm Springs, California, when a neighbor spoke with him by phone and noted he sounded upset and was sobbing. His vehicle was subsequently located by border patrol in Phoenix, Arizona on December 10, 2025, raising questions about his movements and intentions. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and wellbeing.
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Lead #4Did border patrol or other witnesses observe Zafer or his vehicle condition during the December 10 stop in Phoenix?
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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 with Neighbor
Neighbor spoke with Zafer by phone; he sounded upset and was sobbing during the conversation.
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2025-12-10
Vehicle Located by Border Patrol
Zafer's vehicle was stopped by U.S. Border Patrol in Phoenix, Arizona.
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2025-12-12
Case Reported to Police
Missing person report filed with Palm Springs Police Department (Case #2512P-2587).
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7603238116
You can remain anonymous