James Hughes Missing Person Case

Aug 26, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

James

Hughes

49

48

69 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 2023, concern began to grow for 48-year-old James Jeffrey Hughes in Madisonville, Tennessee. A family member last saw him in October 2023, but it wouldn't be until January 2024 that he was officially reported as a missing person to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. At the time of his disappearance, Hughes was described as a white male, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighing around 185 pounds. He has brown or graying hair and blue eyes. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts remain unclear, leaving his loved ones and community searching for answers. The gap between when James Hughes was last seen and when he was formally reported missing has added a layer of complexity to the investigation. Months passed before law enforcement was officially alerted to his disappearance, a critical period in any missing person case. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has since been actively seeking information from the public to piece together a timeline of his movements and activities leading up to his disappearance. They have urged anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in their efforts to locate him. The investigation into the disappearance of James Hughes is ongoing. Authorities are asking the community to remain vigilant and to report any potential sightings or relevant information. The case is a poignant reminder of the distress and uncertainty that families of missing individuals endure. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Mr. Hughes is encouraged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at (423)442-3911. The community holds out hope for his safe return as the search for answers continues.

Nov 18, 2023

Madisonville

Tennessee

Monroe County

37354

No

151930

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Madisonville

Tennessee

Monroe County

37354

Donald Fillyaw

Detective

319 Hickory Street, Tennessee

4234423911

County

Law Enforcement

2024-010216

2024-01-25

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/25/2026