The Doe Network:
Case File 107DMVA

1 Age-progression
Left: Faruq, circa 1990; Right: Age-progression by NCMEC to 24 years (circa 2006)

Jamal Abdul' Faruq
Missing since April 16, 1990 from Richmond, Virginia.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: August 12, 1982
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 7 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'5; 47 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes.
  • Marks, Scars: A scar on his right eyebrow. Mole on his temple above his left ear.
  • Clothing: A black Batman t-shirt; jeans; gray and red fleece baseball jacket; and white tennis shoes.
  • Dentals: A small gap between his upper front teeth.

    • Circumstances of Disappearance
    Jamal was last seen playing with his 8-year-old brother, Basil in their neighborhood on August 12, 1990 when both boys disappeared. Basil was found stabbed to death in a landfill south of Richmond, VA shortly thereafter. There has been no trace of Jamal since that time.

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Richmond City Police Department
    804-646-5100
    Email
    All information may be submitted on an anonymous basis.

    NCMEC #: NCMC737806

    NCIC Number: M-041490101
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information: The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children

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