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Case Description
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James J. Arthur, a 67-year-old U.S. military veteran, went missing on July 28, 2008, during a solo hiking and fishing trip in the Sierra National Forest, California. Arthur had informed his family that he planned to visit Star Lakes, with a stop in Big Sandy for lunch, before returning home later that day. However, when he did not return, an extensive search was initiated. His dark blue Dodge Ram truck was found near the entrance to Iron Lakes, approximately 14 miles southeast of Star Lakes, but ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 28, 2008
Last Seen: Jul 28, 2008
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Jun 17, 2015
Feb 13, 2018
James
Arthur
83
67
72 inches
189 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 28, 2008
Iron Lakes, High Sierra Region
California
Madera County
231
16831
Madera County Sheriff
Madera
California
,
83613
Madera County Sheriff
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
11/25/2025
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06/02/2023
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