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James Taylor Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Nov 28, 1996

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Victim Details

Feb 11, 2016

Aug 12, 2020

James

Taylor

81

52

72 inches

74 inches

195 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 28, 1996

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75234

17990

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

032985-2016

Dallas Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32520) and 8 other sources
James Taylor, a 52-year-old man, was last heard from around Thanksgiving in 1996. His last known contact was on November 28, 1996, in Dallas, Texas. Since that time, there has been no further communication or sightings of him. Taylor was described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing around 195 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair.

Despite investigations and efforts to locate him, no significant leads have emerged, and his disappearance remains unsolved. Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward, as his case is still open.
Last Seen: Nov 28, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP32520 | NamUs
  • Innocence lost | News - Dallas Observer
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  • James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (One Man Band, July 2007)
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  • James Taylor - Wikipedia
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP96459 • Found Oct 17, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 195–210 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP13591
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13591 • Found Feb 6, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 76%150 lb vs 195–210 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Grand Prairie, Texas
    UP1735 • Found Mar 21, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13593 • Found May 10, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3639
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3639 • Found Aug 2, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–54 vs 52
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 38%121 lb vs 195–210 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13907 • Found Apr 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 62–63 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 76%150 lb vs 195–210 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP13588
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13588 • Found Oct 14, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–69 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 195–210 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP122859 • Found Oct 22, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 81%156 lb vs 195–210 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Lewisville, Texas
    UP75532 • Found Oct 20, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP7993
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP7993 • Found Feb 20, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 74%148 lb vs 195–210 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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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