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On September 20, 2019, 56-year-old James Runkle left his home in North Judson, Indiana, with plans for a day of fishing. He was driving his black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and in the bed was his orange kayak. His intention was to enjoy some time on the water before a doctor's appointment scheduled for that afternoon in Plymouth, Indiana. However, James never made it to his appointment. His journey took an unexpected turn northward, leading him away from his intended destinations. Th ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 21, 2019

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Victim Details

Mar 17, 2021

Jan 09, 2024

James

Runkle

60

56

74 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 21, 2019

Two Harbors

Minnesota

Lake County

55616

No

101514

Starke County Sheriff's Office

Knox

Indiana

Starke County

46534

5435 East State Road 8, Indiana

5747723771

County

Law Enforcement

19-SCSO-3887

2019-09-21

Starke County Sheriff's Office

na

Bald

Brown

Brown

05/25/2026


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