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John Morgan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arcata, California on Aug 25, 2013

Victim Details

Created

Oct 20, 2021

Case Added

Dec 1, 2021

First Name

John

Last Name

Morgan

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 25, 2013

City

Arcata

State

California

County

Humboldt County

Zip Code

95521

Tribal Land

Agency ID

108316

Agency Name

Arcata Police Department

Agency City

Arcata

Agency State

California

Agency County

Humboldt County

Agency Zip Code

95521

Agency Contact

Taron Brown

Contact Job Title

Evidence Technician

Agency Address

736 F Street, California

Agency Phone

7078222424

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.cityofarcata.org/206/Police

Agency Case #

13-2810

Primary Agency

Arcata Police Department

Case Contributors

6518

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

Oct 11, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85544) and 4 other sources

John Edward Morgan, a 60-year-old man from Arcata, California, was last seen on August 25, 2013. Morgan, who was battling serious medical issues, including diabetes, left his residence on foot and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly depressed and suicidal. Morgan stood 5'10", weighed around 140 pounds, and had gray hair and hazel eyes.

He left without returning, and his mother reported him missing the following day. Despite efforts by the authorities, no substantial clues have emerged regarding his whereabouts. The Arcata Police Department continues to investigate his case, which remains classified as endangered missing due to his medical conditions and state of mind at the time.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2013