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?
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evidence
Lead #2What circumstances led to his disappearance immediately after leaving work in Daly City?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any coworkers or acquaintances who saw Peters after he left work that day?
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. Despite strong family ties to Baja California where his father lived, no trace of him has been found despite extensive inquiries. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts or any circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Has the tan suit and tie he was wearing been recovered or sighted anywhere?
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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
Investigation Initiated
San Francisco Police Department opened investigation into his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1988
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 1988
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4155530123
You can remain anonymous