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James Knox Missing Person Case

Last seen in Warsaw, New York on Dec 09, 1979

Victim Details

Mar 03, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

James

Knox

70

24

71 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 09, 1979

Warsaw

New York

Wyoming County

9743

New York State Police - Warsaw

Warsaw

New York

Wyoming County

14569

James Collings

Investigator

5297 Buffalo Road, New York

5857865152

State

Law Enforcement

SJS 3029766

1979-12-21

New York State Police - Warsaw

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/06/2026


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James Knox, a 24-year-old man from Warsaw, New York, was last seen on December 9, 1979. Knox, a well-known local resident, had close ties to his family and friends in the small rural community. On the day of his disappearance, Knox reportedly left his home and was last seen in the Warsaw area, but when he did not return home or make contact with anyone, his family grew increasingly worried and reported him missing.

The initial investigation focused on Knox’s last known movements. Law ...
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Last Seen: Dec 09, 1979

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