The person at the center of this case
John David Higham
Missing Person · Open
46 years waiting · since 1980
Missing Person: John David Higham
Justice for John David Higham — the trail went cold in 1980, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were John's circumstances and activities on June 24, 1980 before he was last seen?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to see John Higham and what did they observe?
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Lead #3Has anyone reported sightings or information about John since his disappearance in 1980?
John David Higham, a 24-year-old white male, was last seen on June 24, 1980 in Los Angeles, California. He disappeared under circumstances that remain unclear after nearly 46 years. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information that might help locate him or determine what happened.
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#2691
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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NamUs case MP17748. Missing person: John David Higham.
Last known contact: 1980-06-24 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: John Higham was last seen June 24, 1980 in Los Angeles, California.
Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 175 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans, Light Blue shirt, and Black and Tan jacket; Eyewear: Sunglasses; Footwear: Brown suede shoes. Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 80-250290.
Timeline of Events
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1980-06-24
Last Seen
John David Higham was last seen in Los Angeles, California on June 24, 1980.
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1980
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 24, 1980
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous