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James Schroeder Missing Person Case

Last seen in Grangeville, Idaho on Sep 25, 1982

Victim Details

May 27, 2009

Sep 01, 2023

James

Schroeder

65

22

74 inches

148 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 25, 1982

Grangeville

Idaho

Idaho County

No

20311

Idaho County Sheriff's Office

Grangeville

Idaho

Idaho County

83530

Jerry Johnson

Lt.

320 West Main Street, Idaho

2089831100

County

Law Enforcement

https://idahocounty.org/sheriffs-office/

8604040

1986-04-25

Idaho County Sheriff's Office

7184

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/08/2026


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On September 25, 1982, 22-year-old James Francis Schroeder was on a hunting trip with two friends in the vast and rugged backcountry near Grangeville, Idaho. At some point during their expedition, Schroeder separated from his companions with the intention of hunting on his own. He was equipped for the wilderness, carrying a 7mm rifle with approximately 11 to 13 rounds of ammunition and a hunting knife. His attire consisted of brown trousers, a sweatshirt, a green and black plaid shirt, cotton so ...
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Last Seen: Sep 25, 1982

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