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 distress?
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location
Lead #2How did James leave the home—were all doors and windows secured, and were there any signs of forced entry?
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clue
Lead #3Given his age and physical condition, what is his likelihood of wandering, and did he have any medical conditions that might explain his disappearance?
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 stepped away briefly. Police searched the premises immediately but found no trace of him. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking any information about his whereabouts.
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Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division
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person
Lead #4Did James have any regular destinations or acquaintances he might have attempted to visit on his own?
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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 last seen inside his home at 722 E. Hilton Street. A caregiver left the living room briefly 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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