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James Wilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 24, 2019

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Victim Details

Oct 17, 2019

Aug 12, 2020

James

Wilson

85

78

72 inches

220 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 24, 2019

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90044

Yes

64907

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Michael Rodriguez

Sergeant

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

019-085440372-400

Sep 27, 2019

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60960) and 7 other sources
James Wilson, a 78-year-old man, was last seen on September 24, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS) and remains unresolved. Few details are available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case has garnered attention from both local law enforcement and missing person databases, but there has been little information or updates released to the public regarding his whereabouts.

Wilson's case continues to be actively investigated by authorities, and they urge anyone with information to come forward. Despite the time that has passed, the case remains open, and the Los Angeles Police Department encourages the public to assist with any potential leads that could help locate him.
Last Seen: Sep 24, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP60960 | NamUs
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's post - Facebook
  • Cerritos Sheriff's Station - Facebook
  • Public's Help Sought To Locate Missing 47-Year-Old Man In Long ...
  • Public's help sought to locate missing Westmont man with dementia
  • Westmont man with dementia, 78, still missing - FOX 11 Los Angeles
  • Two arrests made in five-year-long Westminster homicide case

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 53%Est. 50–70 vs 78 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 84%160–180 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP99013 • Found Nov 20, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185–200 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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