James Leander Sanders

Murdered

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James Leander Sanders, age 35, was murdered, and his skeletal remains were found on February 3, 1981, in a remote area of Immokalee, Florida. Originally from Tennessee, Sanders disappeared in 1978 while traveling to North Carolina, where he intended to work at his aunt's tobacco farm. Instead of taking a bus, Sanders decided to hitch a ride, and was never seen alive again. His remains went unidentified for decades until recent advancements in DNA technology allowed authorities to match them with ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Leander Sanders

    July 6, 2024

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Immokalee

    FL

    1981-02-03

    35

    James Leander

    Sanders

    10/16/2024


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    It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of James Leander Sanders' untimely death. Our ... ...Read More
    12/21/2023