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Clovis man missing since June 6 found dead in Fresno County, police say

A man who was reported missing almost two weeks ago from northeast Clovis was found dead Tuesday, police said.

The Clovis Police Department said the body of 50-year-old Mark Kismet was discovered in a wooded area near Shepherd and DeWolf avenues.

Police said there are no signs of foul play.

Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office investigated the scene.

Kismet was last seen walking in the Harlan Ranch neighborhood at 1:30 p.m. on June 6. At the time of his disappearance, police said Kismet was considered an at-risk missing person.

Mark Kismet, 50, who went messing June 6, was found dead Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Mark Kismet, 50, who went messing June 6, was found dead Tuesday, June 17, 2025. CLOVIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

This story was originally published June 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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