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James McDonald Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gainesville, Florida on Oct 08, 2012

Victim Details

Nov 06, 2012

Aug 16, 2017

James

McDonald

59

46

74 inches

75 inches

180 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 08, 2012

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

32603

12601

Dixie County Sheriff's Office

Cross City

Florida

,

2012100456

Dixie County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/18/2026


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James McDonald, a 46-year-old man from Gainesville, Florida, was last seen on October 8, 2012. On that day, he visited a friend’s home in Suwannee, Florida, a location he frequented, to launch his kayak on the Suwannee River. He had recently gone through a breakup and appeared emotionally distressed at the time. His friend was out of town, but neighbors reported seeing McDonald launch his yellow 17-foot Solstice kayak on October 9. The Suwannee River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, and it’s s ...
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Last Seen: Oct 08, 2012

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    Has anyone else been curious about the potential routes James McDonald might have taken on his kayak... ...Read More
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    Does anyone have more information on the specific kayaking routes along the Suwannee River and Ochlo... ...Read More
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