James Jurica

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Case Description
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James Jurica, a 29-year-old man from Leland, Michigan, went missing on July 30, 1978. He had boarded the Manitou Transit mail boat with plans to attend a family gathering on North Manitou Island. However, the boat only traveled to South Manitou Island that day, where he was dropped off. Over the next few days, campers and residents on South Manitou Island reported seeing him as he tried to find transportation to reach North Manitou. The last confirmed sighting of him was on August 2, 1978.
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Last Seen: Jul 30, 1978
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    Victim Details

    May 22, 2014

    May 30, 2023

    James

    Jurica

    75

    29

    69 inches

    145 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 30, 1978

    Leland

    Michigan

    Leelanau County

    49654

    15312

    Leelanau County Sheriff's Office

    Suttons Bay

    Michigan

    Leelanau County

    49682

    8525 E Government Center Drive, Michigan

    2312568800

    County

    Law Enforcement

    78-4337

    1978-09-06

    Leelanau County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    09/30/2024


    Area Last Seen:
    Forum Posts (1)
    I am devastated to hear that James is missing. I had the pleasure of knowing them and they are truly... ...Read More
    04/30/2023