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James Edgar Thurman Iii Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jun 27, 1986

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

James

Edgar Thurman Iii

82

42

5'10 inches

170 lbs

White

Male

Jun 27, 1986

Las Vegas

Nevada

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Departmen

702-828-2907

06/27/2026

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James Edgar Thurman III, a 42-year-old man, has been missing since June 27, 1986, after he was last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the day of his disappearance, Thurman had spoken with a family member and has not been heard from since. His case is considered a cold case, and few details were publicly available for many years.

Thurman was last seen at Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, Nevada. On the same day, his rental car was discovered abandoned on Interstate 15, approximately 75 mi ...
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Last Seen: Jun 27, 1986

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  • NV- James Edgar Thurman, 42, Las Vegas, 27 Jun 1986 | Websleuths
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