The person at the center of this case
Fredrick James Workman
Missing Person · Open
12 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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location
Lead #1Why was there a possibility he may have gone to Newton, IA? Did he have connections or family there?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any sightings or reports of a teenage boy matching his description in the Newton area or elsewhere?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to his placement at the youth facility, and could those factors relate to his disappearance?
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 in over a decade, 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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evidence
Lead #4Has any clothing or personal items matching his description been recovered?
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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 Missing
15-year-old Fredrick James Workman last seen at youth facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Facility reported his disappearance to law enforcement the same day. He was wearing an orange T-shirt with gold writing, skinny jeans, and black and blue Nike high top sneakers.
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Case Information
Incident:August 2, 2013
Last Updated:July 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 2, 2013
Last Updated:July 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous