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James Glover Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Nov 22, 2012

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Victim Details

Feb 9, 2018

Mar 4, 2024

James

Glover

40

27

68 inches

143 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 22, 2012

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94607

426

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

12-061676

Dec 5, 2012

Oakland Police Department

10348

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42158) and 3 other sources
James Glover, 27 years old, was last seen in Oakland, California, on November 22, 2012. Shortly after his disappearance, some of his personal belongings were discovered abandoned near the Golden Gate Bridge. Witnesses reported seeing a person jump from the bridge around the same time, leading authorities to believe that Glover may have taken his own life. However, no body was ever recovered, and the case remains open.

Glover was described as a white male, standing 5'8" tall and weighing 143 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite the strong possibility of suicide, the lack of physical evidence leaves room for uncertainty about what exactly happened. His family and investigators continue to seek closure in this tragic case.
Last Seen: Nov 22, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • James Glover | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP42158 | NamUs
  • Archival Collections - Oakland Public Library

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Leandro, California - unidentified case UP54628
    John Doe — San Leandro, California
    UP54628 • Found Oct 15, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 75%175 lb vs 143 lb

    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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