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Jeremy Howard Missing Person Case

Last seen in La Jolla, California on Dec 24, 2015

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Victim Details

May 4, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Jeremy

Howard

29

19

76 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 24, 2015

La Jolla

California

San Diego County

92037

90767

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

15055032A

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33549) and 9 other sources
Jeremy Howard, a 19-year-old from Seattle, Washington, went missing on December 24, 2015, while visiting La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California. Jeremy was last seen early that morning with his sister's husband, watching the waves. He disappeared in a matter of minutes when his brother-in-law briefly turned his back. Despite extensive searches of the water and surrounding areas, no trace of Jeremy has been found. He was wearing a maroon shirt, black sweatpants, and no shoes at the time of his disappearance. He also had distinct tattoos, including a cross with the word "Faith" on his right forearm and another with the name "Rhashea" on his left forearm.

Authorities sought a potential witness, described as an older Caucasian man driving a white Ford Explorer, who may have been in the area at the time. However, no significant leads have emerged, and Jeremy’s case remains unsolved.

Jeremy had been staying with family in San Diego for a few months and was due to fly back home to Seattle on the day he disappeared. His family does not believe he would have run away, as he was very close to them and relied on their support.
Last Seen: Dec 24, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Search for Missing Teen Last Seen Near La Jolla Cove on ...
  • Jeremy Howard (19) vanished from La Jolla Cove in San Diego ...
  • Jeremy Tyler Howard - The Charley Project
  • Teen last seen on Christmas Eve remains missing - 10News.com
  • Police seek teen missing since Christmas Eve – San Diego Union ...
  • Teen missing since Christmas Eve - San Diego - CBS 8
  • Jeremy Tyler Howard | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing - The disappearance of Jeremy Howard | Lipstick Alley
  • The Disappearance of Jeremy Howard - True Case Files

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 26–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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