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Case ID#: 0079
Zafir
Also known as: ظافر, Zafer
Unidentified Person Notice: In English, unidentified individuals are often known as “Jane Doe” or “John Doe.” This means the victim’s true name is currently unknown.
Case Status: Missing
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Country: Saudi Arabia
Zefir was a young man in his thirties who fled his home in Najran, Saudi Arabia to settle in Khamis Mushait shortly before disappearing altogether.
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Victim Description
Physical Description
Identifying Details
Date of Birth
Circa 1965
Age
35
Age Group
30s
Biological Sex
Male
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Black
Skin Complexion
Medium
Ethnicity
Middle Eastern
Nationality
Saudi Arabia
Languages Spoken
Arabic
Physical Build
Height (ft’ in”)
5'2"
Height (cm)
Weight (lbs)
165 lbs
Weight Note: Some sources state that he weighed 165 kg, which would be more than 350 lbs. Based on his photo, he does not appear to have been that heavy. We assume they likely meant 165 lbs instead.
Weight (kg)
74.8 kg
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Characteristics
Mustache, Scar
Scars & Other Marks
Scar from an injury between the eyes at the top of his nose
Description of Events
The Incident(s)
Disappearance
Date of the Disappearance
October 1, 2000
Description of the Disappearance
Zefir fled from Najran, Saudi Arabia in 1407 AH, approximately 1986–1987, out of fear of his father. He settled in Khamis Mushayt for seven months. After that, he disappeared, and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day.
Multiple Victims?
No
Places of Interest
Location(s)
Disappearance
City
Khamis Mushait
State or Province
Asir
Country
Saudi Arabia
Postal Code (Zip Code)
62411
Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude)
17.5744164,44.187401
General Location
Town or City
Photo Gallery
Images of the Victim
Actual Photos of the Victim
Resources
Sources & Additional Information
Contact Authorities
Police, Agencies, & Other Useful Personnel
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Contact Information
Agency 🏢
Riyadh Police or the Ministry of Interior
Phone Number 📞
11-401-1111
Emergency Phone Number 🚨
999 or 911
Website 💻
Email Address 📧
helpdesk@moi.gov.saz or nfo@moi.gov.sa
IDD Prefix
00
Country Code
+966
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