I rarely repost something by another author, but this one is important. In the hopes that by spreading the word we can help this family come home safely…

Repost of original by Leo Laporte on Fri, 2006-12-01 01:36.

I just received this disturbing news. If any of you knows anything please help…

CNET editor and former Fresh Gear contributor and Lab analyst James Kim has been missing since Saturday. ANY word, especially from people in the Oregon area is appreciated. The information is all below from the official investigation by the SFPD.

Missing Family Includes: James, Kati, Penelope (age 4.5) and Sabine (6 months). Last name is Kim

Overview: The Kim Family left San Francisco on November 17th on a road trip to the Pacific Northwest. They had Thanksgiving in Seattle with family and then drove to Portland. They were last seen by their friends in Portland whom they had brunch with on Saturday, November 25. According to their friends, their plans were to drive out to the town of Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast and then make their way back to San Francisco. James was expected back at work on Tuesday, November 28th. When no one had heard from him by Wednesday morning employees at the Kims’ two stores and his colleagues at CNET began to make phone calls to his family and friends to inquire of his whereabouts. Presently, the SFPD is investigating the case.”

Update Dec 4, 2006:

Kim, Penelope, and Sabine have been found and are safe. James is still missing.

Update Dec 6, 2006:

Sad news. James Kim died on his trek to find help for his family.

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