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James Jannette, a 73-year-old man from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was last seen on August 31, 2020. His disappearance was reported after he went missing, and since then, few details have surfaced about his whereabouts. Jannette's case remains open, with authorities seeking any information that might help in locating him. He was added to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in an effort to aid the search.

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Last Seen: Aug 31, 2020

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Victim Details

Nov 23, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

James

Jannette

77

73

74 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the community of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, concerns grew for the welfare of James Jannette, a 73-year-old man who seemingly vanished without a trace. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Caucasian male, standing tall at approximately six feet two inches with a slender build, weighing around 140 pounds. His hair was gray and balding, and he had blue eyes. The information surrounding the exact date of his disappearance is vague, adding to the distress of those who know him and the complexity of the search. His case is a quiet, troubling mystery, marked by an absence of clear details regarding his intentions or potential destination, leaving family and community members grasping for answers. The last known sighting of Mr. Jannette was in the 10000 block of Cedar Lane in Baton Rouge. On that day, he was reportedly wearing a simple white t-shirt and blue jeans, an ordinary outfit for an ordinary day that unexpectedly became the last time he was seen. There was no information released about his state of mind or any specific plans he might have had. No vehicle was known to be associated with his disappearance, leaving open the possibility that he left on foot. The lack of concrete leads has made the efforts to find him particularly challenging for law enforcement and his loved ones, who are left to wonder what could have happened in those moments he disappeared from view. Following his disappearance, a report was filed with the Baton Rouge Police Department, which opened an investigation into his case. A significant and unique identifying feature is a tattoo of an hourglass on his right arm, a detail that authorities hoped would aid in his identification. Despite this distinct marking, information about his whereabouts has not been forthcoming. The case of James Jannette is an overview of a deeply concerning situation where a senior citizen has disappeared from his familiar surroundings. With limited information available to the public, his disappearance remains a painful and unresolved issue for the Baton Rouge community, highlighting the profound sense of loss and uncertainty that accompanies a missing person case.

Aug 31, 2020

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

No

95441

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70815

Chad Montgomery

Detective

9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana

2252397832

County

Law Enforcement

76866-20

2020-09-01

Baton Rouge Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

06/01/2026


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