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 was his account of events?
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witness
Lead #2Have family members or friends been interviewed about Christine's relationship, plans, or any warning signs before her disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #3Christine has a distinctive bald spot on the top of her head since infancy—could this identifying feature help confirm any remains or sightings?
Christine Denese James, a 15-year-old girl, disappeared from Coleman, Florida on May 16, 1983, after leaving her home with her boyfriend. No credible sightings or communications from Christine have been reported since that date, leaving her current whereabouts unknown after more than 40 years. The case remains open with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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Lead #4Why did communication from Christine cease completely after May 16, 1983, with no ransom demands, letters, or contact attempts?
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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 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 16, 1983
Last Updated:September 26, 2026