The person at the center of this case
James Louis Cottier
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022
Missing Person: James Louis Cottier
Justice for James Louis Cottier — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of the last contact on July 22, 2022?
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Lead #2Why did Mr. Cottier relocate from his Delaware Street residence, and where was he planning to move?
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Lead #3Has Mr. Cottier been seen or made any contact attempts since July 2022?
James Louis Cottier, a 48-year-old white male, was last known to be in contact with family on July 22, 2022, in Fairfield, California, but has since disappeared with unknown whereabouts. Mr. Cottier had relocated from his Delaware Street address in Fairfield sometime during 2022, and despite his family's efforts to maintain contact, he has remained missing for over four years. The Fairfield Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about his location or circumstances is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Given his history of living in Vacaville, CA and Pensacola, FL, could he have relocated to one of these areas?
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NamUs case MP162546. Missing person: James Louis Cottier.
Last known contact: 2022-07-22 in Fairfield, Solano, CA. Circumstances: The family of James Louis Cottier lost all contact with him in 2022 and his present whereabouts are unknown.
Mr. Cottier has lived most of his life in Fairfield, CA but has also lived in Vacaville, CA and Pensacola, FL.
He is believed to have moved from his last known address on Delaware St. in Fairfield, CA sometime in 2022.
Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 4 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Fairfield Police Department | 26-08629 | 2026-09-02.
Timeline of Events
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2022-07-22
Last Known Contact
Family lost contact with James Louis Cottier in Fairfield, Solano, CA
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Case Information
Incident:July 22, 2022
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 22, 2022
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7074287300
You can remain anonymous