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James Largent Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lake Travis, Texas on Jun 12, 1976

Victim Details

Oct 16, 2017

Nov 30, 2022

James

Largent

85

35

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 12, 1976

Lake Travis

Texas

Travis County

34143

Travis County Sheriff's Office

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78751

Javier Hernandez

Detective

5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, Texas

5129740845

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.tcsheriff.org/

76-1867

Travis County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/25/2026


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James Largent, a 35-year-old man, went missing on June 12, 1976, while at Lake Travis, Texas. He was last seen during a fishing outing on the lake, a location known for its treacherous conditions, where several drownings have occurred over the years. Despite efforts to locate him, no trace of Largent has been found, and his case remains unsolved. His disappearance is one of several mysterious cases associated with the lake, which has long been a site for accidents and missing persons. Authoritie ...
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Last Seen: Jun 12, 1976

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP40240 - Office of Justice Programs
  • James Largent Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information
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    Has anyone else looked into the history of Lake Travis regarding unexplained disappearances? I've be... ...Read More
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