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Joseph Ames Missing Person Case

Last seen in Baycity, Texas on Aug 28, 2013

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Victim Details

Sep 12, 2013

Dec 2, 2020

Joseph

Ames

75

62

60 inches

65 inches

160 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 28, 2013

Baycity

Texas

Matagorda County

77414

Unknown

14172

Seadrift Police Department

Seadrift

Texas

Calhoun County

77983

Leonard Bermea

Chief of Police

501 South Main Street, Texas

3617852069

Local

Law Enforcement

2013-0809

Aug 30, 2013

Seadrift Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21777) and 2 other sources
Joseph Neil Ames, aged 62, was last seen on August 28, 2013, after leaving Seadrift, Texas, on a fishing boat. Ames, who was a resident of Bay City, Texas, disappeared under unclear circumstances, and he has not been heard from since. Standing 5'0" tall and weighing about 160 pounds, Ames had brown hair at the time of his disappearance. His case has puzzled investigators and remains unresolved, with no concrete information about what may have happened to him during the fishing trip.

Efforts to locate Ames have involved searches and ongoing investigations, but no significant developments have surfaced. His case has been classified as a missing person under unknown circumstances, as authorities continue to seek any potential leads. Despite the passage of time, Ames’ family and the community still hope for answers and closure.
Last Seen: Aug 28, 2013

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  • Fisherman, 62, missing in San Antonio Bay, Port O'Connor area
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP14223 • Found Jul 8, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP117351
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP117351 • Found Feb 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 13%83 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 73%220 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP52754 • Found Jul 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 56%109 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP15553
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
    UP15553 • Found Jun 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 52%229 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lindale, Texas
    UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 62
    Race 100%White
    Location 50%246 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP13629 • Found Jan 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 68%116 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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