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James Welter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Jan 01, 1986

Victim Details

Jul 27, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

James

Welter

74

34

65 inches

70 inches

155 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 01, 1986

Ocean Springs

Mississippi

Jackson County

39564

No

12035

Air Force OSI

Quantico

Virginia

,

407-C-085-A-2856504254192

1986-01-06

Air Force OSI

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/07/2026


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James Michael Welter, a 34-year-old man from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, went missing on January 1, 1986. At the time of his disappearance, he was a Staff Sergeant stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. Welter vanished shortly after being arrested for driving under the influence following a minor accident on New Year’s Day. After posting bond, he was scheduled to appear in court on January 15, 1986, but never showed up. He also failed to return to duty at Keesler, leading the Air Force to mark h ...
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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1986

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  • James Welter — MissingSippi
  • 4078DMMS - James Michael Welter - Doe Network
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    I’ve always been curious about the strange development with James Welter’s car. It was found wit... ...Read More
    11/14/2024
    Just heard about the disappearance of James Michael Welter, and the aspect that really piques my int... ...Read More
    08/11/2024
    Has anyone looked into the idea that James might not have left on his own accord? Something about hi... ...Read More
    11/15/2023
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