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James Hillis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bearbranch, Kentucky on Sep 12, 1993

Victim Details

Jun 14, 2011

Dec 26, 2023

James

Hillis

67

35

72 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 12, 1993

Bearbranch

Kentucky

Leslie County

No

31018

Kentucky State Police

Hazard

Kentucky

Perry County

41701

100 Justice Drive, Kentucky

6064356069

State

Law Enforcement

13-93-2745

1993-09-12

Kentucky State Police

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/16/2026


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On a September morning in 1993, 35-year-old James Patrick Hillis left his home in Bear Branch, Kentucky, presumably for his job at the Golden Oak Mining Company. His wife saw him leave, but he would never return home from his shift. His equipment was later found at the mine's entrance, yet there was no sign that he had ever started his workday. The initial hours of his absence turned into days, deepening the mystery and the growing concern of his family. The search for answers began, but th ...
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Last Seen: Sep 12, 1993

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  • James Patrick Hillis - The Charley Project
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