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James Harris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cahokia, Illinois on Dec 02, 2001

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In the community of Cahokia, Illinois, the story of James S. Harris's disappearance is one that continues to evoke a sense of unease and mystery. A 48-year-old man, Harris was last seen on December 2, 2001, at his residence on Hazelwood Drive in Caseyville. That evening, he spoke with his wife on the telephone, informing her that he was about to leave for his new job at a Wal-Mart in the neighboring town of Collinsville. Tragically, he never arrived for his shift, and from that moment on, all co ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 02, 2001

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    Victim Details

    May 24, 2010

    Nov 10, 2022

    James

    Harris

    71

    48

    73 inches

    200 lbs

    220 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Dec 02, 2001

    Cahokia

    Illinois

    St. Clair County

    62206

    8627

    St Clair County Sheriff's Department

    Belleville

    Illinois

    St. Clair County

    62220

    700 North 5th Street, Illinois

    6182773505

    County

    Law Enforcement

    15677

    2001-12-03

    St Clair County Sheriff's Department

    Black

    Hazel

    Hazel

    No

    05/30/2026


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    I've been really intrigued by the detail about the wedding anniversary card found in James S. Harris... ...Read More
    04/25/2023

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