The person at the center of this case
John Bui Tran
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
JOHN BUI TRAN
John Bui Tran, a 28-year-old Vietnamese-American college student, disappeared on April 2, 2005, after attending a party in Randolph, Massachusetts. He had recently moved from California to pursue screenwriting at Quincy College. The FBI, Randolph Police, and Boston Police are investigating his suspicious disappearance. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information.
Randolph, Massachusetts
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (Boston Division), Randolph Police Department, Boston Police Department
Case Summary
John Bui Tran, a 28-year-old Vietnamese-American college student, disappeared on April 2, 2005, after attending a party in Randolph, Massachusetts. He had recently moved from California to pursue screenwriting at Quincy College. The FBI, Randolph Police, and Boston Police are investigating his suspicious disappearance. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information.
Timeline of Events
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2004-06
Relocation
Tran moved from West Covina, California to Dorchester, Massachusetts to attend Quincy College part-time
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2005-04-02
Last Sighting
Tran was last seen at a party on Mitchell Street in Randolph, Massachusetts
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Dark-colored backpack that Tran routinely carried
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vehicle
Lead #2Bicycle - Tran was often seen riding his bicycle
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clue
Lead #3Tran routinely donated blood, establishing a pattern of regular activities
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person
Lead #4Attendees at the party on Mitchell Street where Tran was last seen
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:175
Started:June 1, 2004
Last Updated:April 25, 2026
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