Above: James circa, 1984
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 4, 1984
Missing From: Radcliff, Hardin County, Kentucky
Classification: Endangered Runaway
Date Of Birth: December 18, 1969
Age: 14 years old
Height and Weight: 5’6″ and 110 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: African American Male, Black hair, Gray eyes, James has 3 scars in total; one on the right side of his waist, another scar just above his right hand, and a scar above his right elbow
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A blue denim jacket, a sport shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of gray sneakers
NCMEC Number: 1229638
Details of Disappearance
James was last seen with a friend, Chipley Sanders, in Radcliff, Kentucky on October 4th 1984. They were staying in a boys’ group home in the 1300 block of 13th street at the time. The two boys ran away from the home and have never been seen again. Him and Chipley remain missing and their case unsolved. Their current whereabouts are unknown.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Ashland Police Department 606-327-2020
Source Information
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children