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James Taylor Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Nov 28, 1996

Victim Details

Feb 11, 2016

Aug 12, 2020

James

Taylor

81

52

72 inches

74 inches

195 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 28, 1996

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75234

17990

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

032985-2016

Dallas Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/27/2026


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James Taylor, a 52-year-old man, was last heard from around Thanksgiving in 1996. His last known contact was on November 28, 1996, in Dallas, Texas. Since that time, there has been no further communication or sightings of him. Taylor was described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing around 195 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair.

Despite investigations and efforts to locate him, no significant leads have emerged, and his disappearance remains unsolved. Authorities encourage any ...
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Last Seen: Nov 28, 1996

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP32520 | NamUs
  • Innocence lost | News - Dallas Observer
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