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Joshua Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles County, California on Apr 25, 1997

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Joshua

Johnson

39

10

Unknown height inches

85 lbs

White

Male

Apr 25, 1997

Los Angeles County

California

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

213-974-3931

06/23/2026

Case Description

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On April 25, 1997, ten-year-old Joshua Johnson and his eight-year-old brother, Jeremiah, were abducted from their foster home in Los Angeles County, California. The boys' biological father, Harry Pyle, took them from the care of the state.

Following the abduction, law enforcement was able to locate and arrest Harry Pyle. However, the children were not with him at the time of his apprehension. Since his arrest and subsequent incarceration, Pyle has refused to provide any information ...
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Last Seen: Apr 25, 1997

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  • Joshua Johnson – The Charley Project
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