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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29515) and 1 other source
In the late autumn of 2014, concern began to grow for a 32-year-old man from Paris, Tennessee, named James R. Arnold. The last confirmed sighting of him was on December 12, 2014. On that day, officers with the Paris Police Department came across James inside a vacant house, but at that moment, they had no reason to believe he was a missing person. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 174 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, James was a familiar face to his loved ones. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black jacket and black jeans.

It wasn't until several weeks later, on January 6, 2015, that James's wife officially reported him as missing to the Paris Police Department. Her concern was heightened by the fact that she believed he did not have his necessary medication with him, nor did he have any money. This lack of essential resources added a layer of urgency and worry to his disappearance. The circumstances were troubling, suggesting that James could be vulnerable and facing unknown challenges without his support system or medical necessities.

The investigation into James Arnold's disappearance has left his family and community searching for answers for years. A distinctive tattoo on his chest is one of the few identifying physical features noted in his case file. Official information suggests that without his medication, his behavior could be unpredictable. The case remains an open and unresolved matter for the Paris Police Department. The timeline of his disappearance is marked by a strange encounter with law enforcement who were unaware of his status, followed by a period of silence before his family was able to raise the alarm, creating a puzzling and deeply concerning mystery.

Last Seen: Dec 12, 2014