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James Horne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Princeton, West Virginia on Feb 5, 2009

Victim Details

Created

Nov 16, 2017

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

James

Last Name

Horne

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Height To

70 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Weight To

170 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 5, 2009

City

Princeton

State

West Virginia

County

Mercer County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

456

Agency Name

Princeton Police Department

Agency City

Princeton

Agency State

West Virginia

Agency County

Mercer County

Agency Zip Code

24740

Agency Address

100 Courthouse Road, West Virginia

Agency Phone

3044875000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.cityofprinceton.org/home/police-department/

Agency Case #

20091679

Agency Report Date

Mar 5, 2009

Primary Agency

Princeton Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40842) and 1 other source

James Horne, a 55-year-old man from Princeton, West Virginia, was reported missing on February 5, 2009. Described as a friendly and community-oriented individual, James's sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among family and friends. He was last seen in the Princeton area, and his unexplained absence prompted an urgent search for answers.

In the days following his disappearance, family members and friends quickly mobilized efforts to locate James. They distributed flyers and reached out to the community for assistance, hoping to gather any information about his whereabouts. Local law enforcement also initiated an investigation, conducting interviews with acquaintances and searching nearby areas for any signs of him. Despite these proactive measures, initial searches yielded little information, leaving his loved ones feeling anxious and frustrated.

As weeks turned into months without credible sightings or leads, the investigation faced significant challenges. The lack of substantial evidence complicated efforts to determine what had happened to James, causing his family to feel increasingly desperate for answers. They continued to advocate for his case, using community outreach and media coverage to keep his story alive and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Over the years, James Horne's case has remained open, garnering attention from local media and missing persons organizations. His family has worked tirelessly to maintain awareness of his disappearance, holding vigils and community events to honor his memory. Despite the passage of time, they remain hopeful that new leads will eventually surface, bringing them closer to understanding the truth behind James's mysterious disappearance.
Last Seen: Feb 5, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible

John Doe — Clarksville, Virginia

UP7605 • Found Jul 21, 2010

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 65%150 mi away

TimingFound 17 months after last seen

Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'8"–5'10"

75%Possible

John Doe — Charlotte, North Carolina

UP161797 • Found Jul 20, 2026

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 55 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 65%149 mi away

TimingFound 17 years after last seen

Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"

Weight 94%192 lb vs 165–170 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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James Horne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Princeton, West Virginia on Feb 5, 2009

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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