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James Poole Missing Person Case

Last seen in Murray, Kentucky on Jul 11, 1992

Victim Details

May 01, 2010

Dec 26, 2023

James

Poole

73

39

69 inches

70 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 11, 1992

Murray

Kentucky

Calloway County

No

8476

Kentucky State Police

Hickory

Kentucky

Graves County

42051

Michael Robichaud

Detective

8366 State Route 45 North, Kentucky

2708563721

State

Law Enforcement

http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-1/

1-92-1638

1992-08-21

Kentucky State Police

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

07/29/2026


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In the summer of 1992, a sense of quiet concern began to unfold in the community of Murray, Kentucky, surrounding the disappearance of 39-year-old James Joe Poole. Known to his friends and family as Jim or Jimmy Joe, he was a familiar face in the area. On July 11, 1992, James was last seen riding his bicycle, reportedly heading towards Murray State University. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans. He also had on a black plastic watch and a silver wedding ...
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Last Seen: Jul 11, 1992

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