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James "Howen" Ramirez, a 35-year-old male, was last seen on July 7, 2023, in Ashland, Oregon. His disappearance occurred while he was reportedly visiting Ashland, and there have been few details made public regarding the circumstances surrounding his case. Authorities have requested assistance from the public in locating him, but as of now, no significant leads have been reported. The search for Ramirez continues, with his family and local law enforcement remaining hopeful for any information th ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 07, 2023

Victim Details

Jan 17, 2024

Feb 12, 2024

James

Ramirez

36

35

73 inches

190 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the summer of 2023, a 35-year-old man named James Howen Ramirez vanished while visiting a friend in Ashland, Oregon. Originally from Guatemala, Ramirez was in the United States on a nine-month work visa. On Friday, July 7, 2023, he went to see a friend in Ashland and has not been seen or heard from since that day. His sudden disappearance raised immediate concern, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the last time he was seen. At the time of his disappearance, James Ramirez was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed approximately 190 pounds. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his case. Despite the passage of time, there have been no significant public updates regarding his whereabouts or the progress of the investigation. The lack of new information has left many questions unanswered for those concerned about his welfare. Originally from Guatemala, his presence in Oregon on a work visa adds a layer of complexity to the search. His case is a poignant reminder of the individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and friends searching for answers. The investigation into what happened to James Howen Ramirez after he went to visit a friend on that July day remains open and unsolved.

Jul 07, 2023

Ashland

Oregon

Jackson County

No

134133

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Central Point

Oregon

Jackson County

97502

Preston Friend

Detective

5179 Crater Lake Highway, Oregon

5417746800

County

Law Enforcement

23-3946

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

05/29/2026


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