The person at the center of this case
Fredrick James Workman
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
Missing Person: Fredrick James Workman
Justice for Fredrick James Workman — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why was Fredrick living at a youth facility in Des Moines?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Newton, IA in relation to his disappearance?
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Lead #3What were the circumstances that led authorities to believe he may have gone to Newton?
Fredrick James Workman, a 15-year-old boy, disappeared on August 2, 2013, from a youth facility in Des Moines, Iowa where he was residing. He has not been seen or heard from by family or friends since that day, though there is a possibility he may have traveled to the Newton, Iowa area. The case remains open with the Des Moines Police Department, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Did anyone at the youth facility or in the community see Fred leave or have contact with him after August 2, 2013?
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NamUs case MP25671. Missing person: Fredrick James Workman.
Last known contact: 2013-08-02 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. Circumstances: Fred was last seen in Des Moines, IA on 08/02/2013.
He was living at a youth facility in Des Moines at the time. The facility reported his disappearance to law enforcement that same day.
Neither his family nor friends have seen or heard from him since. It is possible he may have gone to the Newton, IA area.
Demographics: 15 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 145 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Orange T-shirt with gold writing, skinny jeans; Footwear: Black and blue Nike high top sneakers. Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 13-0168 | 2013-08-02.
Timeline of Events
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2013-08-02
Fredrick James Workman Disappearance
15-year-old Fred disappeared from a youth facility in Des Moines, IA. He was last seen on this date and reported missing to law enforcement the same day.
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Case Information
Incident:August 2, 2013
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 2, 2013
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous