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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157897) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 2025, a disquieting situation unfolded involving twenty-one-year-old James Keason Moss. The young man, a male with black hair and brown eyes, was on a journey southward along Interstate 95 with a family member. They had traveled from as far as Maine, with the intention of bringing James home. Their travels led them to make a stop in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It was here, amidst the unfamiliar surroundings of a city he had no known connections to, that the circumstances of his case would begin.

Their stop in Fayetteville was prompted by James's desire to purchase a laptop from a local Best Buy. When the store was found to be closed for the evening, he expressed a wish to remain in the area overnight to complete his purchase the following day. Seeking a place to rest, his family member parked their vehicle behind a Home Depot. In the early hours of the morning, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a puzzling event occurred. Without a word of explanation, James exited the vehicle and walked into a nearby wooded area, disappearing from sight. He was last seen wearing dark sweatpants, a multi-colored knitted sweatshirt, and dark brown boots. He was also carrying a large black backpack, but crucially, he did not have a phone with him, severing a vital line of communication.

The sudden and silent departure of James into the woods sparked immediate concern. He was in a city he did not know, with no friends or family to turn to for assistance. The lack of a phone meant he was cut off, unable to call for help or be easily located. Anxious hours turned into a prolonged period of uncertainty as his loved ones and law enforcement awaited any news of his whereabouts. The search for James Moss was a trying time, filled with the hope for his safe return. Fortunately, this case has been resolved, and it is with a sense of relief that it can be reported that James was located and is alive. While the specific details surrounding his time away and his subsequent discovery remain private, the most important outcome is that he was found, bringing an end to the period of distress for his family.

Last Seen: Dec 4, 2025