The person at the center of this case
James Zamichieli
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: James Zamichieli
Justice for James Zamichieli — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did the caregiver observe before stepping away, and were there any unusual sounds or signs of disturbance?
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location
Lead #2How did James leave the home—were doors and windows locked or unlocked, and were there any points of exit that would have been accessible to him?
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clue
Lead #3Given his age and physical condition, what is his likely mobility range and could he have wandered into a nearby area?
James Zamichieli, a 65-year-old man, disappeared from his home at 722 E. Hilton Street in Philadelphia on February 1, 2020, while under the care of a relative who briefly left the room. Despite police searches of the premises, no trace of him has been found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts.
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Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any surveillance cameras in the neighborhood that might have captured his departure?
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NamUs case MP67752. Missing person: James Zamichieli.
Last known contact: 2020-02-01 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: On 02/01/20 at approx.
11:20 am , the subject was inside his home at 722 E. Hilton St been watched by relatives.
The caregiver had to use the restroom. The caregiver returned to the living room and the subject was missing.
Police were contacted and searched the premises which produced negative results. Demographics: 65 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 110 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division | 2020-25-008169 | 2020-02-01.
Timeline of Events
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2020-02-01
11:20Subject goes missing from home
James Zamichieli was inside his home at 722 E. Hilton Street being watched by relatives. The caregiver left to use the restroom and upon return found the subject missing. Police were contacted and searched the premises with negative results.
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156853298
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