James Couto Missing from Fairhaven, Massachusetts age 22

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James Michael Couto, 22, was last seen by a family member on January 2, 1992, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. At the time of his disappearance, he lived in North Dartmouth. Despite being missing since 1992, a significant lead came in 1993 when his grandmother reportedly received a phone call from him. However, no further contact was ever made, and his family has been left in uncertainty.

Couto's case remains unsolved, and some family members believe he may still be alive, possibly residing ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 02, 1992

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James Michael Couto - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP26294 - Office of Justice Programs

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Victim Details

created

Sep 30, 2014

Case Added

Feb 25, 2022

firstname

James

lastname

Couto

Current Age

55

Age at Disappearance

22

Height

70 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Weight To

200 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 02, 1992

City

Fairhaven

State

Massachusetts

County

Bristol County

vehicles

198

Agency ID

23529

Agency Name

Lakeville Police Department

Agency City

Lakeville

Agency State

Massachusetts

Agency County

Plymouth County

Agency Zip Code

02347

Agency Contact

Sean Joyce

Contact Job Title

Lt.

Agency Address

323 Bedford Street, Massachusetts

Agency Phone

5089474422

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.lakevillepd.org/index.html

Agency Case #

00018

Primary Agency

Lakeville Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

11/17/2025

Area Last Seen:

James Couto
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