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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40916) and 9 other sources
James "Jimmy" Rogers, a 14-year-old boy from Hanson, Massachusetts, was last seen on October 18, 1981. He told a friend he planned to hitchhike to their house in Halifax, about 10 miles away, but he never arrived. Despite extensive searches, no evidence was found that he had secured a ride or completed the journey. At the time of his disappearance, James was wearing a brown leather jacket, tan pants, and blue sneakers. He also had several distinctive physical characteristics, including a chickenpox scar under his right eye and a missing pectoral muscle on the right side of his chest.

Initially, authorities considered the possibility that James had run away, but as time passed, foul play became a more likely explanation. His case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek new information.

James was a newspaper carrier and lived in the Lakeside Road area of Hanson. His disappearance has left many unanswered questions, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.

Last Seen: Oct 18, 1981