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James Zamichieli Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Feb 1, 2020

Victim Details

Apr 1, 2020

Apr 2, 2020

James

Zamichieli

71

65

60 inches

64 inches

110 lbs

130 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 1, 2020

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19140

No

80221

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19124

3901 Whitaker Avenue, Pennsylvania

2156853298

Local

Law Enforcement

[email protected]

2020-25-008169

Feb 1, 2020

Philadelphia Police Department

7635

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP67752) and 5 other sources
In the winter of 2020, a family's life was changed in a moment of quiet confusion. On February 1st of that year, 65-year-old James Zamichieli, a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, vanished from the presumed safety of his own home. He was in the care of relatives at his house on the 700 block of East Hilton Street. In a brief moment, while his caregiver stepped away to use the restroom, James disappeared from the living room. The suddenness of his absence was alarming, and a subsequent search of the home by police yielded no clues as to where he might have gone.

James is described as an African American male with graying hair and hazel eyes. At the time he went missing, reports varied slightly on his height and weight, but generally placed him around 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing between 110 and 130 pounds. He has a distinctive tattoo on his left forearm that reads 'Janie.' When he was last seen, he was wearing a brown jacket, blue trousers, and brown shoes. His family and local law enforcement were deeply concerned for his welfare, as he was a vulnerable adult who needed care.

The search for James extended beyond his immediate neighborhood, as authorities noted he was known to frequent several areas in the city. These locations included Germantown Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and the 100 block of West School House Lane, suggesting a pattern of familiar places he might have tried to reach. Despite public appeals for information and the circulation of his description, the days following his disappearance turned into weeks, and then years, with no definitive answers. The case of James Zamichieli is a heart-wrenching example of how quickly a person can disappear, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and a family waiting for any news. His disappearance highlights the ongoing issue of missing vulnerable adults and the profound impact these unresolved cases have on their loved ones and the wider community.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 2020

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  • James Zamichieli Missing Person Flyer | Philadelphia, PA - CaseTrace
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP91564
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP91564 • Found May 6, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%79 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86788
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP86788 • Found Nov 22, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%80 mi away
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 98%143 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100931
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP100931 • Found Feb 23, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%73 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100480
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP100480 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%75 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%102 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP74233 • Found Aug 20, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 65
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89681
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP89681 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%79 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 61%164 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP77552
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP77552 • Found Jan 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%78 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 9%186 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP144239 • Found Nov 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%92 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP155373 • Found Feb 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP136158
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP136158 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%77 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 78%155 lb vs 110–130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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