The person at the center of this case
James Leo Higgins
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: James Leo Higgins
Justice for James Leo Higgins — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Did James travel to New Mexico to visit a former girlfriend as suspected?
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person
Lead #2What was the nature of James's frequent travels to other states, Guatemala, and Ireland?
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clue
Lead #3The distinctive silver ring with Adam & Eve imagery and Jules Jergens watch could help identify remains or establish sightings.
James Leo Higgins, a 56-year-old man, disappeared on November 13, 1994, after leaving his son's apartment in Sacramento, California. He was known to travel frequently across states and internationally, and may have traveled to New Mexico to visit a former girlfriend. Despite the passage of decades, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about his disappearance.
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Lead #4Why did James leave his son's apartment on this particular date, and what were his immediate plans?
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NamUs case MP39333. Missing person: James Leo Higgins.
Last known contact: 1994-11-13 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA. Circumstances: James Higgins was last seen leaving his son's apartment in Sacramento on 11/13/1994.
James had an extensive family and was known to travel frequently to other states and also has traveled to Guatemala and Ireland. It is possible James traveled to New Mexico to visit with a former girlfriend after leaving Sacramento.
Demographics: 56 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: unknown top, blue jeans, wore size 32 waist; Eyewear: glasses; Footwear: brown cowboy boots, wore size 10; Jewelry: silver ring with Adam & Eve with tree & snake, Jules Jergens watch. Investigating agency: Sacramento Police Department | 95-22997 | 1995-03-07.
Timeline of Events
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1994-11-13
Last Known Contact
James Higgins was last seen leaving his son's apartment in Sacramento, California.
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Case Information
Incident:November 13, 1994
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 13, 1994
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9168080560
You can remain anonymous