The person at the center of this case
James Francis Donaghy
Missing Person · Open
31 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 reported?
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timeline
Lead #2Were there any confirmed sightings or stops between La Grande, OR and Niagara Falls during his journey?
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location
Lead #3Why was the Orange County Sheriff's Department investigating a case that occurred on the Trans-Canadian Highway spanning multiple states and countries?
James Francis Donaghy, a 57-year-old man, disappeared on September 1, 1995, while driving on the Trans-Canadian Highway from British Columbia toward Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was scheduled to begin a computer class on September 8, 1995, but never arrived at his destination. His vehicle and whereabouts remain unknown, making this a long-standing missing person case that warrants continued investigation and public awareness.
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clue
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing a gray-haired, 6-foot tall man matching Donaghy's description in the decades since his disappearance?
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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 last known to be in La Grande, OR, traveling by car on Trans-Canadian Highway
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1995-09-08
Failed to arrive for computer class
Donaghy did not arrive at scheduled computer class in Niagara Falls, Ontario, confirming his disappearance
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1995
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 1995
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous