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James Farenthold Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Antonio, Texas on Apr 16, 1989

Victim Details

Mar 08, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

James

Farenthold

70

33

70 inches

71 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 16, 1989

San Antonio

Texas

Bexar County

8251

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M9201005

San Antonio Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/17/2026


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James Robert Dougherty Farenthold, a 33-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, was last seen on April 16, 1989. At the time of his disappearance, Farenthold told his family that he planned to enter a drug rehabilitation facility in Florida. His mother purchased a plane ticket for him, and he was reportedly dropped off at the San Antonio Airport by his former brother-in-law. However, Farenthold never boarded the flight, and the ticket was later refunded to his mother.

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Last Seen: Apr 16, 1989

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP5365 - Office of Justice Programs
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