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Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
James
Lofton
78
78
5'10 inches
200 lbs
White
Male
In early 2022, concern grew for the well-being of James Lofton, a 78-year-old man from the Marion, Louisiana area. The last confirmed sighting of him was on February 2, 2022, at a Big Star grocery store located in Farmerville, Louisiana. After this brief stop at the local market, he seemingly vanished, and communication from him ceased entirely. Friends and family were left with no indication of his whereabouts or his intentions after leaving the store that day. The silence that followed was uncharacteristic and deeply worrying for those who knew him. The search for Mr. Lofton intensified as days turned into weeks. A significant development in the case occurred on February 25, 2022, when his vehicle was discovered abandoned. The car was located in a remote area within the Litroe community, which is situated to the north of his hometown of Marion. This discovery, while providing a potential clue, also raised more questions and heightened the sense of urgency surrounding his disappearance. It was noted that at the time he went missing, he did not have a cellular phone with him, which made tracing his movements significantly more challenging for investigators and his concerned family. At the time he went missing, James Lofton was described as a white male, standing 5'10" and weighing approximately 200 pounds, with graying brown hair. The circumstances of his case remain troubling, as very few details have emerged to explain his disappearance. The case is marked by a last known sighting at a local grocery store, followed by the discovery of his unoccupied vehicle in a secluded, rural location weeks later. The lack of a cell phone and the absence of any communication have left his community and loved ones with a profound sense of uncertainty as they continue to hope for answers.
Feb 02, 2022
Farmerville
Louisiana
Farmerville
Union Parish Sheriff’s Office
318-368-3124
05/17/2026
