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James Butler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hemet, California on Sep 12, 2003

Victim Details

May 27, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

James

Butler

63

41

73 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 12, 2003

Hemet

California

Riverside County

No

24856

Riverside County Sheriff- Hemet Station

Hemet

California

Riverside County

92544

43950 Acacia Avenue, California

9517913400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/609/Hemet-Station

D03280043

Riverside County Sheriff- Hemet Station

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/10/2026


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James Scott Butler, aged 41, was last seen on September 12, 2003, in Hemet, California. Known by the nickname "Spun," Butler had full sleeve tattoos and other distinct body art, including the word "Hemet" tattooed on his chest and skulls tattooed on his back. He was a convicted felon, but authorities do not believe his disappearance was related to his criminal past.

Two weeks after he was last seen, Butler's father received an anonymous phone call claiming Butle ...
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Last Seen: Sep 12, 2003

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  • James Scott Butler - The Charley Project
  • James Scott Butler | State of California - Department of Justice
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