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James Mcneely Missing Person Case

Last seen in Frankfort, Kentucky on Apr 08, 1972

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In April of 1972, the Kentucky River, swollen by heavy rains, was raging through Franklin County. The water levels were dangerously high, creating treacherous conditions for anyone on or near the river. It was in this perilous environment that Kentucky State Police Trooper James W. McNeely, a 37-year-old with 16 years of service, answered a call for help. Two young canoeists were reported missing, and despite being off-duty, Trooper McNeely, who had recently been tasked with leading the boating ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 08, 1972

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  • Daughter searches for answers after trooper disappears ... - WHAS11
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    Victim Details

    Mar 10, 2011

    Dec 20, 2023

    James

    Mcneely

    89

    37

    74 inches

    200 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Apr 08, 1972

    Frankfort

    Kentucky

    Franklin County

    40601

    No

    9782

    Kentucky State Police

    Frankfort

    Kentucky

    Franklin County

    40601

    1250 Louisville Road, Kentucky

    State

    Law Enforcement

    http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-12/

    12-12133

    1972-04-08

    Kentucky State Police

    Black

    Blue

    Blue

    05/31/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone here looked into James McNeely's potential connections through his community involvement?... ...Read More
    10/02/2024
    I was reading through some of the old newspaper clippings about James McNeely's case and came across... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the local businesses James McNeely used to frequent around the time he w... ...Read More
    10/27/2023

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