The person at the center of this case
James Francis Donaghy
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: James Francis Donaghy
Justice for James Francis Donaghy — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What vehicle was Donaghy driving, and has it ever been located or identified?
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timeline
Lead #2Why did Donaghy choose to travel the Trans Canadian Highway route, and were there any planned stops between La Grande and Niagara Falls?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Donaghy or his vehicle during the multi-day journey across Canada?
James Francis Donaghy, a 57-year-old man, disappeared on September 1, 1995, while driving from British Columbia to Niagara Falls on the Trans Canadian Highway. He was scheduled to begin a computer class on September 8, 1995, but never arrived at his destination. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts and what happened during his cross-country journey.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of accident, mechanical failure, or foul play along his intended route?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP25597. Missing person: James Francis Donaghy.
Last known contact: 1995-09-01 in La Grande, OR. Circumstances: MP was traveling by car on Trans Canadian Highway from British Columbia to Niagara Falls.
MP was going to take a computer class scheduled for Sept. 8, 1995 but never arrived.
Demographics: 57 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 180 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Waist size: 38; Footwear: Shoe size: 10. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 95-49685.
Timeline of Events
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1995-09-01
Last Known Contact
James Francis Donaghy was last known to be in La Grande, Oregon on September 1, 1995, traveling by car on the Trans Canadian Highway from British Columbia.
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1995-09-08
Missed Computer Class
Donaghy failed to arrive for a computer class scheduled to begin on September 8, 1995, in Niagara Falls, prompting concern for his welfare.
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1995
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1995
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous