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James Hill Missing Person Case

Last seen in Key Largo, Florida on Aug 20, 1997

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Victim Details

Oct 15, 2018

Nov 30, 2022

James

Hill

83

54

70 inches

72 inches

180 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 20, 1997

Key Largo

Florida

Monroe County

No

58820

United States Marshals Service

Concord

New Hampshire

Merrimack County

03301

55 Pleasant St., New Hampshire

6032251632

Federal

Law Enforcement

usmarshals.gov

698403

United States Marshals Service

10507

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52823) and 5 other sources
James Hill, 54, was last seen on August 20, 1997, in Key Largo, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Hill's whereabouts were unknown, and he was classified as a missing person. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, there has been no trace of Hill, and his case remains unsolved. Little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances leading to his disappearance, and no conclusive evidence has been found that could explain what might have happened to him on that day. His case continues to be an unsolved mystery.
Last Seen: Aug 20, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Is James Hill in the Cayman Islands? US Cold Case revamped">Is James Hill in the Cayman Islands? US Cold Case revamped
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP52823 | NamUs
  • 20 year search for fugitive accused of faking his death - WCVB
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Marine Casualty Reports - dco.uscg.mil - Coast Guard

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5675
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5675 • Found Jul 31, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–69 vs 54
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 53%121 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5689
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5689 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 60–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Key West, Florida
    UP6218 • Found Nov 20, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%91 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180–200 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 95%156 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6254 • Found Nov 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 63%Est. 25–50 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 91%152 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13117
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13117 • Found Nov 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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