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Obaidullah James Shams

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Obaidullah James Shams, 30, was last seen on October 8, 1997, in Lancaster, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was on his way home to San Diego after visiting his wife in Modesto, California. Shams had called his brother to inform him that he would be making a stop at a friend's house in Palmdale, California. He is believed to have reached Palmdale but never arrived at his final destination. Shams was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black pull-on biker boots.
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Last Seen: Oct 08, 1997
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    Victim Details

    Jan 24, 2026

    Jan 24, 2026

    Obaidullah

    James Shams

    30

    30

    5'7 inches

    137 lbs

    White

    Male

    Shams was last seen in Lancaster, California on October 8, 1997. He had planned to travel to northern California with a friend that month. He disappeared shortly after stopping in Palmdale, California. Shams has never been heard from again. Authorities said that Chas Timothy Davis was one of the last people to see Shams. Davis was arrested on drug charges near west 40th Street and Avenue L in Los Angeles County, California in May 1998. He was apprehended by Shams's investigating officers and questioned about the case, but he has not been charged in connection with it. Shams resided in San Diego, California in 1997. Foul play is suspected in his case.

    Oct 08, 1997

    Lancaster

    California

    Lancaster

    6

    Los Angeles County Sheriff's Departmen

    323-890-5500

    01/25/2026

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