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James Higgins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sacramento, California on Nov 13, 1994

Victim Details

Aug 2, 2017

Nov 6, 2023

James

Higgins

87

56

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 13, 1994

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95814

33869

Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95822

Alexandr Giy

Detective

5770 Freeport Boulevard, California

9168080560

Local

Law Enforcement

95-22997

Mar 7, 1995

Sacramento Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39333) and 2 other sources
James Leo Higgins, 56, was last seen on November 13, 1994, when he left his son's apartment in Sacramento, California. Higgins, who had an extensive family and frequently traveled to other states and countries, was known to have visited places like Guatemala and Ireland. On the day of his disappearance, Higgins left in his 1984 Honda Civic with Colorado plates, and he has not been heard from since.

It is speculated that he may have traveled to New Mexico to visit a former girlfriend. Despite some leads, including his well-known travel history, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the case is still unresolved. Law enforcement continues to seek information that could help locate him. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Sacramento Police Department.
Last Seen: Nov 13, 1994

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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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 63%116 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 65%117 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2364 • Found Jul 17, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
    John Doe — Antioch, California
    UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Saratoga, California
    UP127298 • Found Apr 1, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5944 • Found Mar 30, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 38–52 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 94%139 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5960 • Found Dec 25, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–85 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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