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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP114713) and 3 other sources
James Hooks, a 25-year-old man from Fontana, California, was last seen on August 1, 1988. His disappearance remains an unresolved case, with authorities classifying it as missing under suspicious circumstances. At the time of his disappearance, Hooks was 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite the passage of time, no significant leads or information have surfaced that could provide closure to his family or investigators.

Hooks' case is listed in various missing person databases, including the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons System, which aids law enforcement in locating individuals through comparisons of physical characteristics, fingerprints, and other identifiers. Local law enforcement agencies continue to encourage anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward, as the case remains open.

If you have any further details or think you might know something related to the case, contacting the relevant authorities, such as the Fontana Police Department or the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Unit, could be pivotal in helping bring closure to this long-standing investigation.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 1988

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Ontario, California - unidentified case UP7586
John Doe — Ontario, California
UP7586 • Found Feb 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%167 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3901 • Found Jun 24, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California - unidentified case UP3981
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP3981 • Found May 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 66%130–140 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3992 • Found Mar 12, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%145 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3831 • Found Oct 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–31 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%151 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3841 • Found Sep 7, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 77%149 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California - unidentified case UP2525
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California
UP2525 • Found Aug 16, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 77%149 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3864 • Found Apr 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%162 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3894 • Found Jul 22, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%151 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3900 • Found Jul 13, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%145 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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