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James Hogan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Sep 24, 2009

Victim Details

Mar 4, 2011

May 19, 2023

James

Hogan

66

49

75 inches

210 lbs

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 24, 2009

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

9756

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Arlington

Virginia

,

PR-2009-00230

Sep 25, 2009

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Brown

Blue

Blue

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9616) and 10 other sources
James Hogan, a 49-year-old Foreign Service Officer working as a U.S. Vice Consul in Curacao, disappeared on the night of September 24, 2009. Hogan was last seen leaving his residence on foot for a walk, after which he vanished without a trace. His wife, Abby Hogan, reported him missing the next morning when he failed to return or show up for work. The investigation into his disappearance soon uncovered troubling details. Some of Hogan's personal belongings, including blood-stained clothing and a kitchen knife, were found, heightening concerns of foul play. Additionally, his mobile phone was recovered from the ocean, adding another layer of mystery to the case.

Despite extensive searches, including the use of U.S. Navy helicopters and underwater robots, Hogan was never found. Authorities also sought information from the public, particularly concerning a white BMW seen near the location where Hogan was last spotted. As the case unfolded, Abby Hogan became a person of interest in the investigation. She was later found guilty of obstructing justice by providing false information to law enforcement and deleting emails that could have been relevant to the investigation. The case remains unsolved, and Hogan’s fate is still unknown, leaving a cloud of suspicion and unanswered questions.
Last Seen: Sep 24, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Bloody clothes belong to missing U.S. diplomat - NBC News
  • Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice in Relation to ...
  • Florida Woman Charged with Witness Tampering
  • Florida Woman Sentenced to Prison for Obstruction of Justice in ...
  • Bloody clothing found of missing U.S. diplomat - New Haven Register
  • James J. Hogan - The Charley Project
  • Missing Curacao U.S. diplomat's wife pleads guilty
  • Curacao cops: Witnesses saw missing US diplomat
  • James Hogan Case: Wife of Missing Diplomat Charged with Witness ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — Alexandria, Virginia - unidentified case UP11248
    John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
    UP11248 • Found Aug 20, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–69 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'3"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia - unidentified case UP53878
    John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
    UP53878 • Found Oct 9, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 6'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Essex, Maryland
    UP14340 • Found Aug 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Falls Church, Virginia - unidentified case UP10908
    John Doe — Falls Church, Virginia
    UP10908 • Found Aug 29, 2012
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 49–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'3" vs 6'3"

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    The part about the white BMW really grabs my attention. Does anyone else think this might be more... ...Read More
    09/13/2024
    I was thinking about the white BMW spotted near where James Hogan disappeared. Was it ever tracked... ...Read More
    07/08/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been diving into the James Hogan case, and something that really caught my eye is... ...Read More
    11/22/2023

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