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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43517) and 1 other source
Jimmy Laverne Bushbaum, a 29-year-old man, went missing on September 16, 1965, from San Quentin, California. Bushbaum had been serving a life sentence at San Quentin State Prison following his conviction for murder in 1960. Along with a co-defendant, Arthur G. Jones, he had pleaded guilty to the crime in San Bernardino. However, on the day of his disappearance, Bushbaum escaped from the prison, and authorities have not heard from him since.

Bushbaum’s escape took place while he was wearing dark blue prison-issued clothing, including a denim shirt and pants. After fleeing San Quentin, a vehicle believed to have been stolen by Bushbaum was later found abandoned in Emeryville, California. Despite extensive search efforts, his whereabouts have remained unknown for decades. In 1968, Jones, his co-defendant, was found and killed during an encounter with law enforcement, but Bushbaum has never been located.

Although he was classified as a missing person, Bushbaum’s case also reflects his status as a fugitive. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office currently handles the investigation, and his case remains open after nearly six decades without resolution.

Last Seen: Sep 16, 1965

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5840 • Found Mar 2, 1974
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP17760 • Found Jul 11, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12133 • Found Nov 27, 1969
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Bolinas, California
UP17762 • Found Dec 30, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP12134 • Found Jul 2, 1970
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5831 • Found Jul 13, 1969
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 49 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 48 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17772 • Found Jan 4, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 86%175 lb vs 140–150 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.

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