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 the circumstances of John Higham's disappearance on June 24, 1980?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the last person to see John Higham and what were they doing together?
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Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a man matching Higham's description in the Los Angeles area since 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 more than four decades. The case remains open with the Los Angeles Police Department, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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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. He was 24 years old, 6 ft 1 in tall, weighing 175 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing blue jeans, a light blue shirt, a black and tan jacket, sunglasses, and brown suede shoes.
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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