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James Bowers Missing Person Case

Last seen in Franklin, Virginia on Oct 12, 2005

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On October 12, 2005, a quiet autumn day in Franklin, Virginia, 65-year-old James Bowers was seen for the last time. He was standing in his own front yard, a familiar sight in his neighborhood. What started as an ordinary day took an unsettling turn, as from that moment forward, he seemingly vanished without a trace. James, an African American man, stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed around 170 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. After he was last seen that Wednesday, he was never heard ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 12, 2005

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    • Victim Details

    Jun 21, 2020

    Feb 03, 2021

    James

    Bowers

    84

    65

    73 inches

    170 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Oct 12, 2005

    Franklin

    Virginia

    Franklin County

    No

    84098

    City of Franklin Police Department

    Franklin

    Virginia

    Franklin City

    23851

    1018 Pretlow Street, Virginia

    7575628575

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.franklinpoliceva.com/

    City of Franklin Police Department

    8564

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    07/05/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I've been following James Bowers Jr.'s case closely, and something that's been on my m... ...Read More
    07/31/2024
    Does anyone else find it puzzling that James Bowers Jr. just vanished from his front yard with no wi... ...Read More
    09/18/2023

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