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James Richard Johnson, a 29-year-old Caucasian male, has been missing since December 25, 1986. The last contact anyone had with him was a phone call he made to his mother on that Christmas Day, in which he stated he was in Los Angeles, California. His mother had not physically seen him since he left his residence in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 1, 1986. Johnson, who also went by the nickname Jimmy, has not been seen or heard from since that phone call.

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Last Seen: Dec 25, 1986
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

James

Richard Johnson

29

29

5'10 - 6'0 inches

140 lbs

White

Male

Johnson's mother last heard from him when he called her on December 25, 1986. He said he was in Los Angeles, California. She hadn't seen him since he left his Scottsdale, Arizona residence on February 1 of that year. Johnson never contacted his mother again and his current whereabouts are unknown. Few details are available in his case. Arizona police are investigating.

Dec 25, 1986

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles

7

Scottsdale Police Departmen

480-312-5155

01/25/2026