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James Gorman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan 01, 1974

Victim Details

Created

Apr 16, 2023

Case Added

Feb 07, 2024

Firstname

James

Lastname

Gorman

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

61 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 01, 1974

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

County

Maricopa County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

124616

Agency Name

Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District

Agency City

Window Rock

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Apache County

Agency Zip Code

86515

Agency Contact

Agency Address

North 12 & Window Rock Boulevard, Arizona

Agency Phone

9288716983

Agency Jurisdiction

Tribal

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

19705560

Agency Report Date

1998-06-29

Primary Agency

Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

09/02/2026

Area Last Seen:

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In the vast landscapes of Arizona, the story of James Gorman's disappearance began in 1974. At the age of 40, a member of the Navajo Nation, James was last seen in the small community of Nazlini. He had a conversation with his brother, mentioning his intention to leave for Phoenix, a bustling city that stood in stark contrast to his home. While his primary residence was on tribal land, his journey was intended to take him away from it. The threads of his life after this point become sparse, ...

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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1974

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James Gorman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Jan 01, 1974

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