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Summary based on 3 sources
James Albert Ricketts, a 30-year-old white male, has been missing since April 15, 1992, from Barstow, California. At the time of his disappearance, Ricketts was described as being 5'10" tall and weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was born on October 19, 1961.

The circumstances surrounding Ricketts's disappearance are largely unknown, and there is little public information available regarding his case. He was last seen in Barstow on April 15, 1992, and has not been heard from since. There are no details available about the clothing he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him at the time he went missing. Information regarding any vehicle he may have been driving has not been made publicly available.

The Barstow Police Department is the investigating agency for this case, and the case number is listed as 926365. Official records indicate that dental X-rays are not available for comparison. Despite the passage of time, the case of James Albert Ricketts remains an open and unsolved missing person investigation.

Last Seen: Apr 15, 1992

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP61190 • Found Aug 20, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 91%162 lb vs 190 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13309
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP13309 • Found Apr 2, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7243 • Found Jul 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Weight 100%202 lb vs 190 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.

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