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James Sims, a 32-year-old man from Western, New York, was last seen on July 2, 1979. Sims, who lived in the rural community, was well-known to his neighbors and family as a quiet and responsible individual. On the day of his disappearance, Sims left his home for what appeared to be a normal day, but when he did not return and failed to make any contact with his loved ones, his family became alarmed and reported him missing.
The search for Sims began with local authorities conducting a t ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 02, 1979
The search for Sims began with local authorities conducting a t ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 02, 1979
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Apr 16, 2024
James
Sims
77
32
72 inches
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 02, 1979
Western
New York
Oneida County
13486
Unknown
294
83942
Oneida County Sheriff's Office
Oriskany
New York
Oneida County
13424
Justin Copperwheat
6065 Judd Road, New York
3157652767
County
Law Enforcement
DOSO1875
Oneida County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Blue
Blue
11/27/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I’ve been delving into the mysterious disappearance of James Sims, and something cau... ...Read More
10/30/2024
10/30/2024
I've been fascinated by the James Sims case recently, particularly the community's quiet but persist... ...Read More
04/02/2023
04/02/2023
