James Elmer Redhouse, a 43-year-old U.S. Veteran and enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, walked out of his home in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona on January 17, 1998 and did not return. He was last seen about six miles southwest of the Teec Nos Pos Trading Post after leaving while his brother was at the residence. At the time he disappeared James was between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed about 180 to 190 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes.

Family members reported that he had a history of leaving for periods of time and that he struggled with alcohol. There was no note left and no sign of foul play reported; few facts were available at the outset and little has emerged since. His case is active, entered into the National Crime Information Center, and the Navajo Police Department’s Tuba City District asks anyone with information to contact them.

If anyone knew James, saw him in Teec Nos Pos around January 17, 1998, or has any information about his movements, please come forward to the Tuba City District.