The person at the center of this case
James Lee Peters
Missing Person · Open
38 years waiting · since 1988
Missing Person: James Lee Peters
Justice for James Lee Peters — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Peters have strong ties to Baja California through his father, and could he have traveled there voluntarily?
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evidence
Lead #2What was Peters' employment situation and financial status at the time of disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Were there coworkers or acquaintances who saw Peters leave work or can provide details about his state of mind?
James Lee Peters, a 25-year-old white male, disappeared on April 17, 1988, after leaving work in Daly City, California, wearing a tan suit and tie. He had strong family ties to Baja California through his father, but no relatives there have reported seeing him since his disappearance. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts or any circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone reported contact with Peters since April 17, 1988, or received communications from him?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP31293. Missing person: James Lee Peters.
Last known contact: 1988-04-17 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Circumstances: Last seen leaving work in Daly City wearing tan suit.
Strong ties to Baja California (father lived there), but no family members residing there have seen him. Demographics: 25 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 165 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Unknown; Clothing: Tan suit and tie.; Eyewear: None; Footwear: Unknown; Jewelry: None.
Investigating agency: San Francisco Police Department | 880468967 | 1988-04-20.
Timeline of Events
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1988-04-17
Last seen leaving work
James Lee Peters was last seen leaving work in Daly City wearing a tan suit and tie.
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1988-04-20
Case reported to San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco Police Department began investigation into the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1988
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1988
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4155530123
You can remain anonymous