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James Thurman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jun 27, 1986

Victim Details

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

James

Thurman

42

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 27, 1986

Las Vegas

Nevada

,

07/11/2026

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In the summer of 1986, a man named James Edgar Thurman, then 42 years old, vanished from Las Vegas, Nevada. He was last seen and heard from on June 27, 1986. At the time of his disappearance, James was described as a white male with blond hair and green eyes, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public. The lack of information has made the investigation chall ...
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Last Seen: Jun 27, 1986

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  • Missing Persons Flyer 1986 Name: James Thurman - Facebook
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