Above: Lee, circa 2006
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 12, 2006 from Carmel, California Classification: Lost/Injured Missing Date of Birth: June 26, 1957 Age: 48 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 150 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian male. Black hair, brown eyes. Lee has acne. He has a scar on his abdomen. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black jacket, a navy jacket with the word "Daewon" written on it, and black Dockers cargo pants.
Details of Disappearance
Lee was last seen fishing at the shore near Garrapata State Beach, seven miles south of Carmel, California, on March 12, 2006. A wave swept him and a companion, Hyun Choon Chung, into the water. Friends tried to pull the men to safety but were unable to reach them. Chung's remains were later pulled from the water nearby, but Lee has never been heard from again. He is presumed to have drowned.Lee resided in Santa Clara, California at the time of his disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated September 13, 2006; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Monterey Sheriff's Department
831-755-3722
California Attorney General's Office
The Monterey County Herald