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James Walker Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Nov 3, 2001

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Victim Details

Jul 16, 2018

Jun 13, 2023

James

Walker

65

40

71 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 3, 2001

Ventura

California

Ventura County

39071

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

93012

5177 Camino Ruiz, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

0197512

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Red/Auburn

Green

Green

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51224) and 7 other sources
James Walker, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on November 3, 2001, in Ventura, California. He had been traveling with his wife along Highway 33 near Casitas Springs and Foster Park. During the drive, James stopped the vehicle, retrieved a firearm and some paperwork from the glovebox, and then exited the car. After this, he disappeared without a trace. His wife reported him missing later that day when he did not return.

Despite searches conducted by local authorities, no significant leads emerged in James Walker's case, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate his disappearance, and his case remains listed as unresolved. Investigators encourage anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to the case.
Last Seen: Nov 3, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Cold Cases - Ventura County Sheriff's Office
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51224 | NamUs
  • Jimmy Walker - Ventura College Athletics
  • Family hopes new billboard will generate tips to help locate father ...
  • Cold Case Unit - Richland County Sheriff's Department
  • Suspects Arrested for Possession of Handgun by a Felon, Narcotics ...
  • Benjamin Walker Obituary (2001) - Suffern, NY - Ventura County Star

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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 — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61436 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 165 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
    UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%185–200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 15%Black vs Red
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 99%148 lb vs 165 lb
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California
    UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Red
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

    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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