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Alfred Grimes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Monterey, California on Dec 14, 1968

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Victim Details

Jan 6, 2010

Dec 20, 2018

Alfred

Grimes

71

14

64 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 14, 1968

Monterey

California

Monterey County

20875

Monterey County Sheriff's Office

Salinas

California

Monterey County

93906

1414 Natividad Road, California

8317553722

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.montereysheriff.org/

1-22185

Monterey County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 6, 2026


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Alfred Grimes and Sammy Jackson: Disappeared

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4541) and 9 other sources
Alfred James Grimes, a 14-year-old boy from Monterey, California, disappeared on December 14, 1968. He was last seen early that morning with his friend, 12-year-old Sammy Jackson, heading to Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey for a fishing trip, which was a regular activity for the boys. A bus driver recalled seeing them around 4:30 a.m. and dropping them off near the wharf. However, neither of the boys were ever seen again.

By the evening, when Alfred failed to return home, his father went looking for him and later reported him missing to the police. Investigators speculated that the boys might have drowned, but no conclusive evidence was found to confirm this. Alfred's family strongly believed he had not run away, as he did not take any additional clothing or money with him, and there were no indications of problems in his life.

Despite efforts to locate the boys, the case remains unsolved. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of an accident, but the exact circumstances of Alfred and Sammy’s disappearance remain a mystery.
Last Seen: Dec 14, 1968

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  • Alfred James Grimes | State of California - Department of Justice">Alfred James Grimes | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Alfred James Grimes - The Charley Project
  • 576DMCA - Alfred James Grimes - Doe Network
  • Alfred Grimes | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Alfred James Grimes
  • ALFRED JAMES GRIMES AND SAMMY... - Missing - Please Find Us
  • Sammy Lloyd Jackson - The Charley Project
  • [DOC] MISSING PERSONS - For the Lost
  • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125517
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP125517 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 93%125 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Aptos, California - unidentified case UP3057
    John Doe — Aptos, California
    UP3057 • Found Jul 14, 1974
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Salinas, California - unidentified case UP99259
    John Doe — Salinas, California
    UP99259 • Found Mar 27, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%114 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pescadero, California
    UP105014 • Found Jun 5, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–14 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP11460 • Found Jun 15, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 84%130 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP15834
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP15834 • Found Oct 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 73%136 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Half Moon Bay, California
    UP105017 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–19 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP57050 • Found Aug 18, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%186 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%115–125 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP17747 • Found Aug 25, 1976
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–23 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 59%142 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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