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James Rogers Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hanson, Massachusetts on Oct 18, 1981

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Victim Details

Nov 20, 2017

Dec 6, 2023

James

Rogers

59

14

62 inches

63 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 18, 1981

Hanson

Massachusetts

Plymouth County

No

470

Hanson Police Department

Hanson

Massachusetts

Plymouth County

02341

775 Main Street, Massachusetts

7812934625

Local

Law Enforcement

https://hansonpolice.org/

1018-81

Hanson Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40916) and 9 other sources
James "Jimmy" Rogers, a 14-year-old boy from Hanson, Massachusetts, was last seen on October 18, 1981. He told a friend he planned to hitchhike to their house in Halifax, about 10 miles away, but he never arrived. Despite extensive searches, no evidence was found that he had secured a ride or completed the journey. At the time of his disappearance, James was wearing a brown leather jacket, tan pants, and blue sneakers. He also had several distinctive physical characteristics, including a chickenpox scar under his right eye and a missing pectoral muscle on the right side of his chest.

Initially, authorities considered the possibility that James had run away, but as time passed, foul play became a more likely explanation. His case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek new information.

James was a newspaper carrier and lived in the Lakeside Road area of Hanson. His disappearance has left many unanswered questions, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.
Last Seen: Oct 18, 1981

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • James W. Rogers - The Charley Project
  • James Rogers | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • James W. Rodgers
  • Was a Serial Killer stalking Boys in Massachusetts?[Unresolved ...
  • MISSING - James W. Rogers - Solve the Case
  • MA - James W Rogers, 14, Hanson, 18 Oct 1981 | Websleuths
  • 97DMMA - James W. Rogers - Doe Network
  • A Boy Lost in the Bogs: The Vanishing of James W. Rogers
  • MA - James W Rogers, 14, Hanson, 18 Oct 1981 | Page 2 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sharon, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP16369
    John Doe — Sharon, Massachusetts
    UP16369 • Found Jun 6, 1986
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'8" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 75%135 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6994
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6994 • Found Feb 9, 1995
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%176 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 64%140 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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