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James Keen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Quitman, Texas on Dec 19, 1993

Victim Details

Nov 20, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

James

Keen

57

25

71 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 19, 1993

Quitman

Texas

Wood County

Unknown

467

Wood County Sheriff's Office

Quitman

Texas

Wood County

75783

Robert Holland

Captain

402 South Stephens Street, Texas

9037632201

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mywoodcounty.com/page/so_countysheriff

932777

Wood County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/23/2026


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James Richard Keen, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on December 19, 1993, in Quitman, Texas. He left his home on Orchard Street at around 9:30 p.m. without informing his mother, who was asleep at the time. Keen was never seen or heard from again, and his disappearance remains unsolved. His mother reported him missing on Christmas Eve, a few days after he vanished.

At the time of his disappearance, Keen was wearing a t-shirt and jeans, but no shoes. He has distinctive marks, including a ...
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Last Seen: Dec 19, 1993

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  • James Richard Keen - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
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