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James Craven Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lexington, North Carolina on Mar 06, 1985

Victim Details

Created

Jan 06, 2011

Case Added

Jul 25, 2023

Firstname

James

Lastname

Craven

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Weight To

190 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 06, 1985

City

Lexington

State

North Carolina

County

Davidson County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

9535

Agency Name

Lexington Police Department

Agency City

Lexington

Agency State

North Carolina

Agency County

Davidson County

Agency Zip Code

27292

Agency Contact

HEATHER Cross

Contact Job Title

TELECOMMUNICATOR II

Agency Address

106 North Main Street, North Carolina

Agency Phone

3362436704

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Coroner

Primary Agency

Lexington Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Last Updated

07/25/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the quiet city of Lexington, North Carolina, the disappearance of James Elworth Craven has remained a painful mystery for his loved ones for decades. On March 6, 1985, the 55-year-old man, known to some by the nickname 'Flop,' informed his daughter of his plans to travel out of town for the day. He mentioned possibly heading to Winston-Salem, Statesville, or Charlotte, with the intention of returning later that same day. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a gray suede jack ...

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Last Seen: Mar 06, 1985

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James Craven Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lexington, North Carolina on Mar 06, 1985

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