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James Fross III Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Mar 28, 1987

Victim Details

Mar 31, 2011

May 04, 2017

James

Fross III

63

24

70 inches

73 inches

155 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 28, 1987

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

30969

South Padre Island Police Department

Texas

,

South Padre Island Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

07/23/2026


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James Olin Fross III, a 24-year-old man from McAllen, Texas, went missing on March 28, 1987. He was last seen while en route from McAllen to South Padre Island. Shortly after his disappearance, Fross's vehicle was found abandoned at the jetties in Isla Blanca Park, a popular camping area near South Padre Island. Despite an investigation, no trace of Fross has been found, and authorities suspect foul play in the case.

Fross, who wore a gold chain necklace and wristwatch, also had a ...
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Last Seen: Mar 28, 1987

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