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John Adkins
Missing

Case Description

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John Curtis Adkins, 53, went missing after setting out on a fishing trip during the Fourth of July weekend in 2009. He departed from Garibaldi, Oregon, aboard the 48-foot fishing vessel "Tiger" with two companions, heading toward Ilwaco, Washington. The last confirmed sighting of Adkins was on July 5 at the Port of Ilwaco. He has not been heard from since. Despite efforts by law enforcement and the community, his whereabouts remain unknown. His case remains unsolved, and investigations continue.
Last Seen: Jul 04, 2009

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Victim Details

Created

Sep 16, 2014

Case Added

May 26, 2023

Firstname

John

Lastname

Adkins

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 04, 2009

City

Long Beach

State

Washington

County

Pacific County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

15816

Agency Name

Oregon State Police

Agency City

Springfield

Agency State

Oregon

Agency Contact

Agency Address

Agency Case #

09-288003

Primary Agency

Oregon State Police

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Last Updated

01/24/2026

Area Last Seen:

Forum Posts (3)

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01/25/2024

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01/24/2023

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01/22/2023

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