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James Bess, a 14-year-old boy from Ashland, Kentucky, was last seen on October 4, 1984. Described as an adventurous and lively teenager, James's sudden disappearance raised immediate alarm among his family and friends. When he failed to return home after leaving for school, his loved ones reported him missing, prompting local authorities to initiate an investigation.
In the days following James's disappearance, law enforcement launched extensive search efforts in and around Ashland, foc ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 04, 1984
In the days following James's disappearance, law enforcement launched extensive search efforts in and around Ashland, foc ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 04, 1984
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Mar 19, 2014
May 26, 2021
James
Bess
54
14
66 inches
110 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Oct 04, 1984
Ashland
Kentucky
Boyd County
No
336
29273
Ashland City Police Department
Ashland
Kentucky
Boyd County
41101
1700 Greenup Avenue # 1, Kentucky
6063853273
Local
Law Enforcement
AP8425778
1984-10-04
Ashland City Police Department
Brown
Gray
Gray
11/24/2025
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Has anyone ever looked into James Bess's friends from school? I know back in the '80s, kids would of... ...Read More
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
