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James Howard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Mar 1, 2019

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Victim Details

Feb 8, 2020

Feb 15, 2020

James

Howard

65

58

67 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 2019

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75252

Unknown

74383

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Latoya Carrington

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

253033-2019

Dallas Police Department

8130

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65114) and 5 other sources
James Howard, a 58-year-old man, was last seen on March 1, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. On the day of his disappearance, Howard was on the phone with someone when he abruptly ended the call, stating that he had to go and would call back later. He was never heard from again. Described as a white male, standing 5'7" and weighing around 160 pounds, Howard had brown hair at the time of his disappearance.

Despite ongoing efforts by his family and authorities, no further information has surfaced about his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek tips or leads that might help in locating him.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing People In America - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP65114
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
  • Missing People In America - James Howard went missing March 1 ...
  • The Justice Journal: Vol. 44 (English) - District Attorney | Blog Post

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP80986
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Lewisville, Texas
    UP75532 • Found Oct 20, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'7"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP159501
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP159501 • Found Apr 20, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 53–63 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 19%229 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP95364 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP95339 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arlington, Texas
    UP161734 • Found Jul 28, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 68–82 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 0%47 lb vs 160 lb

    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.

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