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James Batten Missing Person Case

Last seen in Selma, North Carolina on Dec 15, 2021

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In the quiet town of Selma, North Carolina, 83-year-old James Norman Batten, a man of routine and solitude, vanished from his Madison Street home in December 2021. Known to his friends and family by the nicknames 'Jimmy' or 'Moes,' Mr. Batten was a U.S. Army veteran who lived a simple and private life. Due to his failing eyesight, he had given up driving and was often seen walking in his neighborhood or taking a taxi for his grocery shopping. The last confirmed sighting of hi ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 15, 2021

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  • 84 Year-Old Selma Man Missing Since December - JoCo Report
  • Missing Person James Norman Batten - Veteran Doe
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    Victim Details

    Apr 04, 2022

    Jan 12, 2024

    James

    Batten

    86

    83

    68 inches

    70 inches

    140 lbs

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Dec 15, 2021

    Selma

    North Carolina

    Johnston County

    27576

    No

    113433

    Selma Police Department

    Selma

    North Carolina

    Johnston County

    27576

    Justin Vause

    Detective

    1200 S. Pollock Street, North Carolina

    9199658189

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.selma-nc.com/police

    2022-00183

    2022-03-06

    Selma Police Department

    4390

    Bald

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    06/23/2026


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    ? Has anyone else noticed that it took nearly three months for James Norman Batten's family to repor... ...Read More
    02/14/2024

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