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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23341) and 6 other sources
In the late autumn of 2010, the life of James Richard Sisum, a 36-year-old truck driver from Cleveland, Georgia, took a mysterious and unsettling turn. He was a man with a distinctive presence, standing between six feet and six feet three inches tall, with brown hair, a beard, and a mustache. His appearance was marked by a scar on his forehead near his left eye and a cross tattooed on his right forearm. On an unspecified date, Sisum was last seen in the Cleveland area, riding his black, white, and burgundy Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a bike notable for its significant amount of chrome. After this last sighting, he seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a life and a community with more questions than answers. His disappearance would become a long-standing mystery, a story without a clear narrative or conclusion.

In the days and weeks that followed James Sisum’s last known appearance, concern undoubtedly grew among his family and friends. A formal report was filed with the White County Sheriff's Office, officially marking the beginning of a years-long investigation into his whereabouts. Information regarding the specifics of the initial search and rescue efforts is not widely available, but the case was entered into national databases for missing persons, ensuring that his description and the details of his disappearance were accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country. Despite these measures and the passage of time, no significant leads have publicly surfaced. His motorcycle, a prominent and recognizable vehicle, has never been located, adding another layer of complexity to the case. The lack of new information has left his loved ones in a painful state of limbo, holding onto hope while grappling with the uncertainty of his fate.

The case of James Richard Sisum is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, their stories often fading from public view as time moves on. For those who knew him, his absence remains a palpable void. The investigation, led by the White County Sheriff's Office, has remained open, a quiet testament to the hope that one day, new information will come to light. The overview of this case is one of abrupt and unexplained absence. A man, in the prime of his life, was last seen engaging in a common activity, riding his motorcycle, before disappearing. The lack of evidence and the absence of any communication have left investigators and his family with a puzzle that has endured for over a decade, a testament to the deep and lasting impact of a person's unexplained disappearance.

Last Seen: Sep 29, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Huntsville, Alabama
UP11867 • Found Dec 8, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%159 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'3"
Weight 83%212 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.