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James Chance Missing Person Case

Last seen in Grapevine, Texas on Jan 19, 2021

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Victim Details

May 1, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

James

Chance

53

48

73 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 19, 2021

Grapevine

Texas

Tarrant County

No

104287

Grapevine Police Department

Grapevine

Texas

Tarrant County

76051

Shannon Perry

Detective

1007 Ira E Woods Avenue, Texas

8174108127

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/446/Welcome-to-the-Police-Department

2100014640

Apr 12, 2021

Grapevine Police Department

6087

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80001) and 7 other sources
James Foster Chance, a 48-year-old man from Grapevine, Texas, went missing under mysterious circumstances in early 2021. Although his exact date of disappearance is unclear, it is believed that he was last seen sometime between January and March of that year. His family began to grow concerned when they were alerted by his landlord after Chance failed to communicate. At the time of his disappearance, Texas was experiencing a record-setting winter storm, which left much of the state without power for days.

As his family and authorities searched for answers, they uncovered details that suggested James may not have been the person they thought they knew. There were indications that he might have disappeared intentionally, but no conclusive evidence has been found to support this theory. His case remains unsolved, and Grapevine Police continue to seek any information that might help bring clarity to his disappearance.

The case has gained some media attention through podcasts, where the complexities of Chance's life and the mystery surrounding his vanishing have been discussed. Despite ongoing efforts by his family and law enforcement, no major breakthroughs have been reported.
Last Seen: Jan 19, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Case of a missing Grapevine man is the subject of a new true crime ...
  • The Vanished | At the beginning of 2021, James Foster Chance ...
  • EPISODE 318: James Foster Chance - The Vanished Podcast
  • James Foster Chance - The Vanished Podcast - Spotify
  • Missing - James Foster Chance | Facebook
  • The extremely bizarre case of James Foster Chance
  • Where Is James Chance? Detectives Searching For Man Last Seen ...

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8"–5'9" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Grand Prairie, Texas
    UP95322 • Found Oct 28, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'8"–6'3" vs 6'1"

    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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