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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4905) and 1 other source
In the fall of 2009, a sense of concern grew for 43-year-old James William Schmidt, a resident of Seattle, Washington. The last known contact with him was on September 16, 2009, and he was officially reported missing the following day. Schmidt, a Caucasian male with brown hair, stood at approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 210 pounds. He was known to wear wire-rimmed glasses and had distinctive tattoos: two small feet on his left chest and a four-leaf clover on his left calf. His eyes were noted as being unique, with his left eye being blue and his right eye gray.

The circumstances surrounding James Schmidt's disappearance became more troubling when his vehicle was discovered abandoned. The car was found in Tacoma, Washington, located near the imposing Narrows Bridge, a significant distance from his Seattle home. This discovery deepened the mystery, leaving investigators and loved ones with few answers as to what might have happened to him after he was last heard from. The Seattle Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but tangible leads that could illuminate his whereabouts were scarce.

Years have passed since James Schmidt vanished, and his case remains an unresolved and open investigation. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement agencies continue to seek any information that might bring closure to his family and friends. The lack of any significant developments has left a void of information, making the narrative of his disappearance one of abrupt and unanswered questions. The overview of the case is one of a sudden disappearance, with the discovery of his abandoned vehicle near the Narrows Bridge serving as the last known piece of physical evidence in a timeline that has grown cold.

Last Seen: Sep 17, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
UP93227 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 96%185 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Naches, Washington
UP96189 • Found Apr 18, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'2"

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.