James Washington Jr., a 16-year-old from Suisun, California, went missing on March 21, 2000, following a tragic boating accident in Suisun Bay. He was one of eight people aboard a boat that caught fire near the Rich Island Gun Club. The passengers, including James, were forced to jump into the water to escape the flames. While five of the passengers were rescued by the Coast Guard, James and two others were presumed drowned.
In the aftermath of the incident, the body of one of the missing individuals was recovered in April 2002, but James Washington and another victim, Wilburn Thompson, remain missing. Despite search efforts, James' body was never located, and he is still listed as missing.
Authorities continue to treat his case as an open missing person investigation, and any information that might assist in finding closure for his family is still welcomed by law enforcement.
Last Seen: Mar 21, 2000
