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Jason Russo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Aug 4, 1988

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Jun 14, 2018

Jason

Russo

51

13

60 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 4, 1988

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

26932

Los Angeles Police Department

Los Angeles

California

,

900507399

Los Angeles Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6612) and 7 other sources
Jason Jack Russo, aged 13, went missing on August 4, 1988, while on a boating trip in the Big Sur area of Northern California. Jason was accompanied by his father, Vito Russo, and two of Vito’s employees, Stacy Sabal and Stephen LaSpino. The group set off aboard a commercial fishing vessel named *The Mission Bell*. However, they failed to return, and the boat was never found.

The United States Coast Guard conducted an extensive search after the group was reported missing on August 7, 1988. Despite their efforts, no trace of the boat or any of its occupants has been discovered. Jason’s case, along with those of the other passengers, remains unsolved to this day. Investigators continue to seek information regarding the disappearance of the boat and its crew.

Jason was described as 5 feet tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance. Age progression images have been created to show what Jason might look like today.
Last Seen: Aug 4, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Jason Jack Russo | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Jason Jack Russo - The Charley Project
  • Jason Russo | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 405DMCA - Jason Jack Russo - Doe Network
  • Vito Jack Russo - The Charley Project
  • Have you seen this child? Jason Jack Russo - Pinterest
  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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 — Glendora, California - unidentified case UP3981
    John Doe — Glendora, California
    UP3981 • Found May 22, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 86%Est. 15–25 vs 13
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%130–140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Fontana, California - unidentified case UP2570
    John Doe — Fontana, California
    UP2570 • Found Jul 19, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 14–20 vs 13
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
    Weight 66%103 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tujunga, California
    UP3112 • Found Jun 13, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    Weight 77%110 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14605
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14605 • Found Jul 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 62%101 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Huntington Park, California - unidentified case UP12866
    John Doe — Huntington Park, California
    UP12866 • Found Feb 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 40–55 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'9"–5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 70%90–105 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'0"
    Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 86%164 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP9490 • Found May 29, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'0"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7664
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7664 • Found Jul 10, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 53%Est. 17–23 vs 13
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Studio City, California
    UP16201 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–36 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'0"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

    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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