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James Craven Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lexington, North Carolina on Mar 06, 1985

Victim Details

Jan 06, 2011

Jul 25, 2023

James

Craven

96

55

68 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 06, 1985

Lexington

North Carolina

Davidson County

No

9535

Lexington Police Department

Lexington

North Carolina

Davidson County

27292

HEATHER Cross

TELECOMMUNICATOR II

106 North Main Street, North Carolina

3362436704

Local

Coroner

Lexington Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

No

07/06/2026


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In the quiet city of Lexington, North Carolina, the disappearance of James Elworth Craven has remained a painful mystery for his loved ones for decades. On March 6, 1985, the 55-year-old man, known to some by the nickname 'Flop,' informed his daughter of his plans to travel out of town for the day. He mentioned possibly heading to Winston-Salem, Statesville, or Charlotte, with the intention of returning later that same day. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a gray suede jack ...
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Last Seen: Mar 06, 1985

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9166
  • James Elworth Craven - The Charley Project
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    I’ve been following James Elworth Craven's case for a while, and something that keeps puzzling me ... ...Read More
    10/25/2024
    Has anyone looked into whether James Elworth "Flop" Craven had any connections to employees or frequ... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I’ve been following the James "Flop" Craven case for a while now and something kee... ...Read More
    12/15/2023
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