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James Early Missing Person Case

Last seen in Glen Carbon, Illinois on Apr 13, 1995

Victim Details

Mar 21, 2016

Nov 08, 2022

James

Early

73

42

71 inches

72 inches

200 lbs

205 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 13, 1995

Glen Carbon

Illinois

Madison County

24673

Glen Carbon Police Department

Glen Carbon

Illinois

Madison County

62034

149 N. Main Street, Illinois

6182887226

Local

Law Enforcement

M95C0570

Glen Carbon Police Department

Brown

Brown

Unknown

07/11/2026


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The disappearance of James E. Early in the spring of 1995 unraveled from a local concern in Glen Carbon, Illinois, into an international mystery. On April 29, 1995, James's father, Joe Early, officially reported his 42-year-old son missing to the Glen Carbon Police Department. He informed authorities that James had been suffering from depression and had not returned home from work since April 6th. The initial days of his absence, however, did not immediately trigger alarm, as there was some ...
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Last Seen: Apr 13, 1995

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    Has anyone else been following the unresolved case of James Early? It's fascinated me for some time ... ...Read More
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    It’s so bizarre how James' car ended up at JFK Airport. I can't help but wonder if he intended to ... ...Read More
    11/19/2023
    I stumbled across the James Early case and can't stop thinking about that car discovery in France. I... ...Read More
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