The person at the center of this case
Christine Denese James
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1983
Missing Person: Christine Denese James
Justice for Christine Denese James — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the boyfriend Christine left with on May 16, 1983, and what is his account of that day?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone witness Christine and her boyfriend leaving Coleman that day, or see them afterward?
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clue
Lead #3Christine had a distinctive bald spot on the top of her head since infancy—has this identifying feature been used in any searches or investigations?
Christine Denese James, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared from Coleman, Florida on May 16, 1983, after leaving her home with her boyfriend. No contact from Christine or her boyfriend has been established since that date, leaving her family without answers for over four decades. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about her whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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Lead #4Have there been any unconfirmed sightings or contact attempts in the 40+ years since her disappearance?
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NamUs case MP78187. Missing person: Christine Denese James.
Last known contact: 1983-05-16 in Coleman, Sumter, FL. Circumstances: Christine Denise James left her home in Coleman, Florida on or about May 16, 1983, when she was 15 years old.
She was seen leaving with her boyfriend at the time. Her family and friends never heard from her again.
Christine has a bald spot on the top of her head that she had since she was a baby. Demographics: 15 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Sumter County Sheriff's Office -Bushnell | SCSO21OFF000915.
Timeline of Events
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1983-05-16
Christine Denese James disappearance
15-year-old Christine Denese James left her home in Coleman, Florida with her boyfriend. She was never seen or heard from again.
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1983
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1983
Last Updated:September 10, 2026