Found Deceased WA- Joseph "Joe" Kamau 20, last seen at res by Gonzaga U, 1 window open w/blood nearby, personal items there, hasn't been to work, Spokane, 3 Mar 2023

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SPD is seeking assistance in locating a missing person

Spokane Police are investigating the disappearance of a young man reported missing by his family. 20-year old Joseph Kamau was last seen at his residence in the Gonzaga University area sometime after midnight on March 3rd, 2023.

Kamau is a black male - 5’10” –weighing 170-210 pounds.

Kamau works at a local McDonald’s and has not reported to work as scheduled. His family is concerned because he left his personal items behind and they say it’s out of character for Kamau not to connect regularly.

If you know anything about Kamau’s whereabouts you are asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233 or contact Detective Bjur at [email protected]

Spokane police looking for missing young man last seen in early March

20-year-old Joseph "Joe" Kamau is 5’10” and weighs around 170-210 pounds. He was last seen on March 3.

www.krem.com

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In an interview with KREM 2, Kamau's mother said the last time she heard from her son was the night he disappeared.

"That night, he called me between 10 and 11 (p.m.). He was at work at McDonald's on Hamilton. And he was just checking on me. He always called to check on me and see how I'm doing," Kamau's mother said.

Kamau's family has been putting up fliers around Spokane at the last places where he was seen.

"We missing Joe very much and we want him to come back home," Kamau's mother said.

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Family, police searching for 20-year-old Spokane man who went missing this month

Spokane police and loved ones are searching for a 20-year-old man who was last seen earlier this month in the Gonzaga University area.

www.spokesman.com

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Annie Kamau said her son’s apartment door was unlocked, his phone and car keys were in the residence, but Joseph Kamau was not there when family checked on him nearly two weeks ago. She said one of the apartment windows was broken and blood was near it.

She said Joseph Kamau lives near Division Street and Baldwin Avenue and works at McDonald’s.

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Joseph Kamau was born in Georgia and raised in Kenya before moving to Spokane as a youth, according to a 2019 Spokesman-Review story. He graduated from Shadle Park High School.

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[Centaurus]

Spokane police looking for missing young man last seen in early March

20-year-old Joseph "Joe" Kamau is 5’10” and weighs around 170-210 pounds. He was last seen on March 3.

www.krem.com

Spokane police are asking for the public's help in locating a young Spokane man last seen on Friday, March 3, 2023. 20-year-old Joseph "Joe" Kamau was last seen at his residence near Gonzaga University sometime after midnight on March 3.

Kamau works at a local McDonald’s and has not reported to work as scheduled. His family is concerned because he left his personal items behind. His family said is not common for Kamau not to connect regularly.

The 20-year-old is 5’10” and weighs around 170-210 pounds.
In an interview with KREM 2, Kamau's mother said the last time she heard from her son was the night he disappeared. "That night, he called me between 10 and 11 (p.m.). He was at work at McDonald's on Hamilton. And he was just checking on me. He always called to check on me and see how I'm doing," Kamau's mother said. Kamau's family has been putting up fliers around Spokane at the last places where he was seen. "We missing Joe very much and we want him to come back home," Kamau's mother said.
Anyone with information about Kamau's whereabouts is asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233 or contact Detective Bjur at [email protected]

 

[Centaurus]

Just did a search and found no new updates. I did find a missing post about Joe on facebook, so I asked if there were any updates to share. This is a local case and getting zero attention.

 

[MyJoey]

Georgia to Kenya to Spokane: A world of opportunities opens up for Shadle senior Joseph Kamau
Very bright young man, hope he’s found safe.

 

[Caring1]

May 16, 2023​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March ​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March

A 20-year-old who had been missing since March has been identified as the man found dead in the Spokane River Thursday.

www.spokesman.com

 

[tarabull]

May 16, 2023​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March ​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March

A 20-year-old who had been missing since March has been identified as the man found dead in the Spokane River Thursday.

www.spokesman.com

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...The Spokane Police Department said Joseph Kamau’s cause and manner of death are pending.

...The case is under investigation.

 

[Elana619]

May 16, 2023​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March ​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March

A 20-year-old who had been missing since March has been identified as the man found dead in the Spokane River Thursday.

www.spokesman.com

This is tragic to hear! I run along that river often and in that area where he was found. I feel terrible for his family. I hope they get answers.

 

[tarabull]

This is tragic to hear! I run along that river often and in that area w here he was found. I feel terrible for his family. I hope they get answers.

Well, tragic yes. But out of that now, when you do, maybe you won't mind letting Joseph know there are many people that you are aware of, strangers even, that will be wondering about him.

You are not stuck in the sadness of the tragedy alone.
Even as you run Elana!!!

 

[tarabull]

I wonder how close he lived to/at the University...McDonalds is so close...

McDonald's to Gonzaga University

goo.gl

 

[Marysmith]

May 16, 2023​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March ​

Body found in Spokane River identified as Joseph Kamau, 20-year-old missing since March

A 20-year-old who had been missing since March has been identified as the man found dead in the Spokane River Thursday.

www.spokesman.com

RIP Joseph.

 

[Snoopster]

I literally gasped when I read that his body was found so I can't imagine how his family felt. Of course it was one of the many likely outcomes, but it still caught me off guard. I will try to patiently wait for the outcome of the autopsy.

Joe was 20, an age when schizophrenia can raise its ugly head. Of course this may not have any relevance to this case but it is one possibility. Depression is also quite common among uni students. But I'm not sure that would account for the broken/bloody window. And, finally, it could have been foul play. I hope his family gets answers soon. They must be SO devastated!

ETA: I noticed that the weight description for Joe was quite wide. People with depression can have significant weight swings. My son went off to uni and immediately put on a lot of weight and became depressed. He has gained/lost weight many times since.

 

[borndem]

Very sad. It's tuff to know what to say. A very handsome and happy-looking young man in the pic that was shown. So, so sad for his family. Hoping LE and others can ascertain what happened soon. :-(

 

[borndem]

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[Marysmith]

Very sad. It's tuff to know what to say. A very handsome and happy-looking young man in the pic that was shown. So, so sad for his family. Hoping LE and others can ascertain what happened soon. :-(

Well said.

 

[borndem]

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[doublestop]

I wonder if he has been there the whole time, or ended up there recently.