The person at the center of this case
Besalynn Mary James (alias: Bessy)
Missing Person · Open
BESALYNN MARY JAMES
Besalynn Mary James, a 62-year-old Native American tribal member, disappeared on January 20, 2025, from her residence on the Lummi Nation Indian Reservation in Bellingham, Washington. She was last seen at 1:16 p.m. wearing a black jacket and was reported missing five days later on January 25, 2025. Her dogs and belongings were left behind, which is uncharacteristic behavior. The FBI is investigating with a $10,000 reward for information.
Lummi Nation Indian Reservation, Bellingham, Washington
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (Seattle Field Office), Lummi Nation Police Department, Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, Bellingham Police Department
Case Summary
Besalynn Mary James, a 62-year-old Native American tribal member, disappeared on January 20, 2025, from her residence on the Lummi Nation Indian Reservation in Bellingham, Washington. She was last seen at 1:16 p.m. wearing a black jacket and was reported missing five days later on January 25, 2025. Her dogs and belongings were left behind, which is uncharacteristic behavior. The FBI is investigating with a $10,000 reward for information.
Timeline of Events
👁️
2025-01-20
13:16Last Seen at Residence
Besalynn Mary James was last seen at 1:16 p.m. at her residence on the Lummi Nation Indian Reservation wearing a black jacket.
🕵️
2025-01-25
Reported Missing
James was reported missing to the Lummi Nation Police Department, five days after her disappearance.
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Points of Interest / Key Leads
🔍
evidence
Lead #1Black jacket worn at time of disappearance
🔍
evidence
Lead #2Dogs left behind at residence, uncharacteristic behavior
🔍
evidence
Lead #3All belongings left behind, did not drive
📍
location
Lead #4Ties to Boise and Nampa, Idaho; Nyssa, Oregon; and Sacramento, California
💡
clue
Lead #5Scar on right arm and tattoo with word 'Bes' on arm for identification
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:195
Started:January 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Last Updated:April 25, 2026
💰Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case