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James Watts

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2016-08-05T07:50:32

2023-11-21T19:17:15.47

2630

UCP2630

2730

James

Watts

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

05/31/2008

Newell

West Virginia

Hancock County

2720

NamUs

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Unknown

absent

none

Unknown

Unknown

07/07/2026


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On May 31, 2008, the body of an unidentified male was discovered in the Ohio River, near the city of East Liverpool, Ohio, by authorities from Hancock County, West Virginia. The individual has since been referred to as James Watts in available records, although this may not be his real name. The case has been registered under the NamUs ID UCP2630, and it remains an unclaimed person situation, signifying that no relatives or acquaintances have come forward to identify or claim the body.

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Date Found: 05/31/2008

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