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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30710) and 8 other sources
James Woodard, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on May 13, 1994, in Bradenton Beach, Florida. His disappearance has remained a mystery for nearly three decades. Woodard had checked into the Tropic Isle Hotel in Bradenton Beach on May 5, 1994, and stayed there for about a week. He checked out on May 13, and this marked the last time anyone saw or heard from him. He had been living in Pinellas County, Florida, and his last day of work was April 29, just before traveling to Bradenton Beach.

Before his disappearance, Woodard purchased a .380 caliber firearm and was driving a 1993 Mazda. His family reported him missing later that year after failing to hear from him for several months. The investigation, which started in September 1994, uncovered no significant leads. To this day, there has been no trace of Woodard, and his case remains unsolved, leaving his family and investigators with few clues as to what may have happened to him.
Last Seen: May 13, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
John Doe — North Port, Florida
UP60596 • Found Jan 1, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%130 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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