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James Howard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palmetto, Florida on Jul 8, 2018

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Victim Details

Created

Jul 25, 2023

Case Added

May 29, 2024

First Name

James

Last Name

Howard

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 8, 2018

City

Palmetto

State

Florida

County

Manatee County

Zip Code

34221

Tribal Land

Agency ID

126849

Agency Name

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Bradenton

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Manatee County

Agency Zip Code

34205

Agency Address

600 Highway 301 Boulevard West, Florida

Agency Phone

9417473011

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

2018019117

Primary Agency

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Case Contributors

3095

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106052) and 3 other sources

James Howard, 52, was last seen on July 8, 2018, in Palmetto, Florida. Details surrounding his disappearance remain scarce, but he was reported missing shortly afterward. Law enforcement agencies have sought the public’s assistance in locating him, and his case has been classified as missing endangered, suggesting potential concern for his safety. However, no significant developments or leads have been made public. Despite efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case continues to be unsolved, leaving many questions unanswered about his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 8, 2018

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James Howard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palmetto, Florida on Jul 8, 2018

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Case Description

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