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James Walker Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Aug 18, 2008

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Victim Details

Feb 14, 2019

Mar 4, 2024

James

Walker

65

47

76 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 18, 2008

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94618

No

47234

Oakland Police Department

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94607

Brad Sides

Police Officer, Missing Persons

455 7th Street, California

5102383641

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police

08-060861

Aug 18, 2008

Oakland Police Department

9658

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55436) and 4 other sources
James Walker, a 47-year-old man, was last seen on August 18, 2008, in Oakland, California. His disappearance is listed as a missing person case, and little information is available regarding the circumstances that led to his disappearance. As of now, authorities have not released any significant updates or leads, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Walker’s case is documented in the California Department of Justice's missing persons database, as well as in other platforms like NamUs, where investigators continue to search for any information that might help solve the case.

Despite the passage of time, Walker’s case remains unresolved, and the authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. Family, friends, and law enforcement still hope for answers in this longstanding case.
Last Seen: Aug 18, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • James Walker | Villains Wiki - Fandom
  • Nine years of Dateline's Missing in America: 188 still missing
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP128242
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP128242 • Found Feb 11, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3"–6'6" vs 6'4"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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