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James Harris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cahokia, Illinois on Dec 02, 2001

Victim Details

May 24, 2010

Nov 10, 2022

James

Harris

72

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

07/06/2026


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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, a ...
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Last Seen: Dec 02, 2001

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