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Jimmy Wilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marysville, California on Aug 5, 1997

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Victim Details

Jul 31, 2024

Aug 8, 2024

Jimmy

Wilson

71

42

70 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 5, 1997

Marysville

California

Yuba County

95901

No

150987

Yuba County Sheriff's Department

Marysville

California

Yuba County

95901

720 Yuba Street, California

5307495116

County

Law Enforcement

http://sheriff.co.yuba.ca.us/

97-4354

Yuba County Sheriff's Department

3919

Brown

Blue

Blue

Sep 22, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126688) and 5 other sources
Jimmy Wayne Wilson, 42 years old at the time, was last seen on August 6, 1997, in Yuba County, California. Wilson was on a houseboat at Englebright Lake with his two teenage sons and a friend. He left the houseboat sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and has not been heard from since. His personal belongings were later found in the woods near the houseboat, but no further trace of him has been discovered.

Despite searches and investigative efforts, there have been no significant developments in his case. Wilson did not have any known medical issues or reasons to disappear, and his family has been left with many unanswered questions about what happened that day. The case remains unsolved, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Yuba County Sheriff's Department.

The investigation continues, and any new leads could be vital in uncovering what happened to Wilson.
Last Seen: Aug 5, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP126688
  • Jimmy Wayne Wilson - The Charley Project
  • 3511DMCA - Jimmy Wayne Wilson - Doe Network
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — California - unidentified case UP2363
    John Doe — California
    UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%121 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Laytonville, California
    UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Richvale, California - unidentified case UP13008
    John Doe — Richvale, California
    UP13008 • Found Mar 12, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"

    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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