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James Zinza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mesa, Arizona on Feb 28, 1992

Victim Details

Dec 27, 2009

Oct 27, 2022

James

Zinza

64

30

71 inches

72 inches

180 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 28, 1992

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

8021

Mesa Police Department

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85201

130 North Robson, Arizona

4806442211

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/police

20083370639

2008-12-01

Mesa Police Department

7762

Sandy

Blue

Blue

07/26/2026


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James's family last saw him in the Mesa/Phoenix, Arizona area on February 28, 1992. He moved around the state often. He never got in touch with his loved ones again. James's brother reported him missing in December 2008, sixteen years after his disappearance. There has been no indication of his whereabouts since 1992.

Prior to his disappearance, James frequently moved around the state of Arizona and he didn't always provide his family with up-to-date contact information. ...
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Last Seen: Feb 28, 1992

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