The person at the center of this case
John Frederick Fairbank
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: John Frederick Fairbank
Justice for John Frederick Fairbank — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances of John Fairbank's disappearance on September 1, 2001?
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location
Lead #2Why was he in the Tualatin area, and did he have regular patterns or destinations?
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evidence
Lead #3What investigative leads or physical evidence, if any, were developed by the Sheriff's Office?
John Frederick Fairbank, a 54-year-old man, disappeared in September 2001 from the Tualatin-Wilsonville area of Oregon. He was last seen on September 1, 2001, and circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Despite investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts and fate remain unknown, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses to his last movements or activities before disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP4920. Missing person: John Frederick Fairbank.
Last known contact: 2001-09-01 in Tualatin, Washington, OR. Circumstances: Mr.
Fairbank lived in a home near Wilsonville, Or and was last seen in September of 2001. Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 200 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 2002-02-27.
Timeline of Events
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2001-09-01
Last Known Contact
John Frederick Fairbank was last seen in Tualatin, Washington County, Oregon on September 1, 2001.
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2002-02-27
Investigation Initiated
Washington County Sheriff's Office began formal investigation of the missing person case.
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 2001
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 2001
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous