James Woodard, 43, was last seen on May 13, 1994, in Bradenton Beach, Florida, after checking out of the Tropic Isle Hotel. He had arrived at the hotel on May 5 and stayed about a week. Woodard had been living in Pinellas County, Florida; his last recorded day of work was April 29 before the Bradenton Beach trip. He reportedly purchased a .380 caliber firearm before he disappeared and was driving a 1993 Mazda.

Family members reported him missing later in 1994 after not hearing from him for several months. The case opened an investigation in September 1994 but produced no significant leads. There has been no confirmed trace of Woodard since May 13, 1994.

If anyone knew James, saw his Mazda in Bradenton Beach around May 13, 1994, or has information about his travel or contacts that spring, please come forward.