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Summary based on 5 sources
James Kenneth Patterson, a 67-year-old white male, went missing on December 11, 1988, from Modesto, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'10" tall and weighing 135 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was born on August 27, 1921.

Patterson was last seen on a street or highway in Modesto. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are largely unknown, and he has not been heard from since that day. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a brown or tan short-sleeved pullover knit shirt, a white crewneck t-shirt, a brown knitted cap, white cotton gloves, and light tan sneakers.

Few details are available in connection with Patterson's case. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and the California Department of Justice are the investigating agencies. His case remains unresolved, and his whereabouts are still unknown.

Last Seen: Dec 11, 1988

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3926 • Found Dec 20, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3925 • Found Dec 22, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 67
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 11 days after last seen
Weight 100%140–165 lb vs 135 lb

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.