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James Pruitt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Estes Park, Colorado on Feb 28, 2019

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On February 28, 2019, 70-year-old James Pruitt, an avid hiker from Etowah, Tennessee, embarked on a day hike in the picturesque but challenging terrain of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. He parked his vehicle at the popular Glacier Gorge Trailhead, a starting point for numerous scenic trails. Pruitt was equipped for the winter conditions, reportedly wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, a distinctive reddish-orange beanie-style hat, ski goggles, and micro-spikes for traction on icy p ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 28, 2019

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    Victim Details

    Aug 02, 2023

    Aug 02, 2023

    James

    Pruitt

    75

    70

    66 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Feb 28, 2019

    Estes Park

    Colorado

    Larimer County

    No

    127105

    Rocky Mountain National Park Service

    Estes Park

    Colorado

    Larimer County

    80517

    David O'Brien

    Law Enforcement Specialist

    1000 US-36, Colorado

    9705861206

    Federal

    Other

    https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm

    NP19021421

    2019-03-03

    Rocky Mountain National Park Service

    3069

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    No

    06/03/2026


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    07/04/2024
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    04/06/2023

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