James Anderson Missing from Townsend, Montana age 54

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James Otis Anderson, a 54-year-old Episcopal priest, was last seen on June 13, 1982, in Townsend, Montana. That morning, Anderson was driving east on Highway 12, heading towards White Sulphur Springs, but he never arrived for his scheduled service at St. John’s Episcopal Church. His disappearance raised immediate concerns, as Anderson had left his home with everything in order, including the sermon he was supposed to deliver. Personal items, such as his toothbrush and razor, were still at his ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 13, 1982

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Victim Details

created

Jan 04, 2013

Case Added

Jan 10, 2024

firstname

James

lastname

Anderson

Current Age

96

Age at Disappearance

54

Height

69 inches

Weight

190 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Jun 13, 1982

City

Townsend

State

Montana

County

Broadwater County

Zip Code

59644

Tribal Land

No

vehicles

232

Agency ID

31252

Agency Name

Broadwater County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Townsend

Agency State

Montana

Agency County

Broadwater County

Agency Zip Code

59644

Agency Contact

Agency Address

519 Broadway Street, Montana

Agency Phone

4062663441

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.broadwatercountysheriff.org/

Agency Case #

061782-1

Agency Report Date

1983-04-02

Primary Agency

Broadwater County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

12/06/2025

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James Anderson
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