Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
John Campbell missing person case profile photo

John Campbell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arcata, California on Feb 16, 1985

Victim Details

Sep 07, 2013

Oct 06, 2021

John

Campbell

59

18

71 inches

72 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 16, 1985

Arcata

California

Humboldt County

95521

22778

Humboldt State University Police Department

Arcata

California

,

09-85-0177-12-562

Humboldt State University Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/08/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
John Stewart Campbell, an 18-year-old freshman at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, went missing on February 16, 1985. A bright student, Campbell was last seen on campus, and his disappearance has remained a mystery for nearly four decades. Described as standing between 5'11" and 6'0" with blonde hair, blue eyes, and distinguishing facial freckles, Campbell was known to be experiencing depression at the time of his disappearance, adding complexity to his case. ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for John Campbell, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Feb 16, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • John Stewart Campbell - The Charley Project
  • John Campbell | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone looked into the weather on the day John Stewart Campbell disappeared? I’ve been researc... ...Read More
    04/15/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for John Campbell

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Arcata, California

    Sean Hawkins missing person case in Arcata, California

    Sean Hawkins

    Missing: Dec 06, 2020
    Sean Lance Hawkins, also known as "Hawkeye," was last seen on December 6, 2020, in Arcata, Californi ...Read More
    Bryan Brown missing person case in Arcata, California

    Bryan Brown

    Missing: Oct 01, 2021
    Bryan Anthony Brown, a 31-year-old man, was last seen in Arcata, California, on October 1, 2021. Sta ...Read More
    Benny Reuben missing person case in Arcata, California

    Benny Reuben

    Missing: Apr 28, 2016
    Benny Walter Reuben Jr., a 64-year-old man, was last seen in Arcata, California, on April 25, 2016, ...Read More
    Charles Allen missing person case in Arcata, California

    Charles Allen

    Missing: Oct 21, 1985
    Charles Detweilder Allen, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on October 21, 1985, in Arcata, Californi ...Read More
    John Morgan missing person case in Arcata, California

    John Morgan

    Missing: Aug 25, 2013
    John Edward Morgan, a 60-year-old man from Arcata, California, was last seen on August 25, 2013. Mor ...Read More
    Steven Turula missing person case in Arcata, California

    Steven Turula

    Missing: Jan 11, 1987
    Steven Alan Turula, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on January 10, 1987, in Arcata, California. He ...Read More