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James Douglas Scott

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2024-04-11T15:33:30.653

2024-04-12T03:09:44.55

119870

UCP119870

45421

James

Douglas

Scott

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

12/08/2018

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

No

41335

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

5200 Soquel Avenue, , Santa Cruz, California

8314547792

County

Coroner

18-10399

2018-12-08

Bald

Brown

Brown

09/21/2026


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On December 8, 2018, the body of James Douglas Scott was discovered at his residence in Santa Cruz, California. Known to have lived in the county for approximately 25 years, Mr. Scott's death has left many questions unanswered. A veteran by background, the details of his career remain unknown, adding to the enigmatic aspects of his life and death. Despite his long tenure in the area, Mr. Scott was ultimately unclaimed, highlighting the isolation that can accompany veterans after their service an...
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Date Found: 12/08/2018

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