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James Washington Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Suisun, California on Mar 21, 2000

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Victim Details

Mar 28, 2019

Mar 28, 2019

James

Washington Jr.

42

16

72 inches

135 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 21, 2000

Suisun

California

Solano County

No

48873

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield

California

Solano County

94533

Charles Olmstead

Detective

530 Union Ave #100, California

7077847000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/default.asp

00-1650

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56339) and 1 other source
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

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    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 90%155 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%150–175 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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.

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