Missing Person Flyer: Obaidullah James Shams
Obaidullah James Shams, 30 • Modesto, CA • Missing
Last Seen
1997-10-08
Summary
Shams was visiting his wife in Modesto, California. He was on his way home when he called his brother to state he would be stopping at a friend's house in Palmdale, California on October 8, 1997. He is believed to have made it to Palmdale however never arrived home in San Diego. His car was found abandoned behind a Holiday Inn in Victorville, California on October 14, 1997 with the key was still in the ignition.
Public case details
- Age
- 30
- Height
- 5' 7"
- Weight
- 137
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Case ID: 23283
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