BESALYNN MARY JAMES
Also known as: "Bessy"
Current age (if alive)
63
Gender
female
Nationality
Bellingham, Washington
Date of case
1/20/2025
Country
United States
State / Province
Washington
City
Bellingham
Physical Description
Height
157 cm
Weight
82 kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Ethnicity
Native American
Distinguishing marks
James has a scar on her right arm and a tattoo of the word “Bes” on one of her arms.
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Details
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Seattle Field Office, Lummi Nation Police Department, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Bellingham Police Department, and other law enforcement partners are investigating the disappearance of Besalynn Mary James, a tribal member, who was last seen on January 20, 2025, at 1:16 p.m. at her residence in Bellingham, Washington, on the Lummi Nation Indian Reservation. James was reported missing to the Lummi Nation Police Department on January 25, 2025. It is believed that James was wearing a black jacket at the time of her disappearance. The rest of her belongings were left behind when she went missing and she did not drive. Additionally, she was never known to go anywhere without her dogs, and they were left behind as well.
Remarks
James has ties to Boise and Nampa, Idaho; Nyssa, Oregon; and Sacramento, California.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in the disappearance of Besalynn Mary James.
Last updated: 5/30/2026