Jackson Kidwell

Missing
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Jackson Kidwell, a 3-year-old boy, went missing on May 4, 1979, from Ventura, California, along with his twin brother, Joshua, and their mother, Debra Kidwell. The trio was last seen together on that day, and they have not been heard from since. Debra’s husband, John Needham Kidwell, reported them missing. At the time, he was considered a suspect, though it remains unclear if he was ever cleared of suspicion. John passed away in 2008, leaving unresolved questions surrounding the case.

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Last Seen: May 04, 1979
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    Victim Details

    Jul 15, 2024

    Jul 18, 2024

    Jackson

    Kidwell

    48

    3

    36 inches

    50 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 04, 1979

    Los Angeles

    California

    Los Angeles County

    No

    146323

    Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

    Camarillo

    California

    Ventura County

    93012

    Araseli Ruiz-Acevedo

    Investigative Assistant III, Major Crimes Bureau- Cold Case Unit

    5177 Camino Ruiz, California

    8053838704

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

    79-7911

    1979-05-09

    Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    09/25/2024


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