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James Shay Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kerhonkson, New York on Oct 25, 2011

Victim Details

Jan 20, 2012

Apr 02, 2024

James

Shay

60

46

68 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 25, 2011

Kerhonkson

New York

Ulster County

12446

11251

Town of Ulster Police

Lake Katrine

New York

Ulster County

12449

1 Town Hall Drive, New York

8453821111

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.townofulster.org/departments/police-department/

UL-01059-11

2011-10-25

Town of Ulster Police

Brown

Blue

Blue

10/03/2026


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On October 25, 2011, 46-year-old James M. Shay, a resident of the small upstate New York town of Kerhonkson, disappeared. Known for his quiet lifestyle and strong connections with family and friends, his failure to return home or make contact that evening caused immediate concern, prompting his family to report him missing to the Town of Ulster Police. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, 5'8' tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, with short brown hair, ...
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Last Seen: Oct 25, 2011

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13677 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing Person Flyer: James Shay | Kerhonkson, NY

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