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James Eugene Dowden, aged 53, was last seen on September 5, 2018, near the Honey Island Swamp in Slidell, Louisiana. He was reported missing on October 22, 2018, after his mother hadn't heard from him for several weeks. According to the investigation, Dowden had been with his son in the early morning hours of September 4. The two were mud riding in the swamp when their vehicle became stuck. Dowden's son stated that James left to seek help but never returned. Despite search efforts, no further in ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 05, 2018
Last Seen: Sep 05, 2018
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James
Dowden
59
53
73 inches
230 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Sep 05, 2018
Slidell
Louisiana
St. Tammany Parish
70452
No
302
113278
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Slidell
Louisiana
St. Tammany Parish
70458
Grey Thurman
Detective - Sergeant
300 Brown Swift Road, Louisiana
9858982340
County
Law Enforcement
2018-010872
2018-10-22
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
4714
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
12/01/2025
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I find it odd that James Dowden's son wasn't questioned further about what happened that night they ... ...Read More
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