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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28006) and 11 other sources
James Sobralske, a 46-year-old man from Richfield, Wisconsin, disappeared on August 30, 2004, under alarming circumstances. On the day of his disappearance, he told someone that he intended to crash his small plane into Lake Michigan. After leaving his home for a walk, Sobralske flew out of Hartford, Wisconsin, in a yellow and red 46 Aeronca Champ two-seater plane with the tail number N83933. This was the last time anyone saw or heard from him.

The plane and Sobralske have never been found, leading authorities to presume that he is deceased. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing about 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also wore glasses and was last seen dressed in a cream-colored shirt, jeans, and white sneakers.

Despite some initial clues, such as Sobralske’s ominous statement and his departure in the small aircraft, the case remains unsolved, with no confirmed sightings or discoveries related to his disappearance. Investigations continue, and any leads are directed to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Last Seen: Aug 30, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8357 • Found Oct 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139126 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 91%150 lb vs 175 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11512
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11512 • Found May 2, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 90%149 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13750 • Found Mar 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 73%216 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Park Forest, Illinois - unidentified case UP5263
John Doe — Park Forest, Illinois
UP5263 • Found Oct 9, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 91%150 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 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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