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James Lee Peters

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James Lee Peters

Case
#1452
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
San Francisco Police Department
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 #1

Why did Peters have strong ties to Baja California through his father, and could he have traveled there after disappearing?

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evidence
Lead #2

What circumstances led to his departure from work, and were there any unusual behaviors or concerns noted by coworkers?

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witness
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to Peters leaving work or his movements after departing Daly City on April 17, 1988?

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 confirmed sightings have emerged despite investigation. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information about his whereabouts and circumstances of disappearance.

Case
#1452
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
San Francisco Police Department

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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 SFPD

San Francisco Police Department received report of missing person (Case MP31293).

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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
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