The person at the center of this case
James Bernard Kingston
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: James Bernard Kingston
Justice for James Bernard Kingston — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Where was James Bernard Kingston during the two-year period when his family had no contact with him?
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Lead #2What circumstances led to his two-year absence and what prompted him to contact his family on October 3, 2024?
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Lead #3Was James in distress or under duress when he made contact, or was the absence voluntary?
James Bernard Kingston, a 54-year-old male, was reported missing in Orlando, Florida, with his family having no contact with him for approximately two years prior to July 2024. On October 3, 2024, Kingston made direct contact with his family member to confirm he was safe and requested that the missing person report be closed. The case remains under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, though the circumstances surrounding his two-year absence and recent reappearance remain unclear.
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NamUs case MP157105. Missing person: James Bernard Kingston.
Last known contact: 2024-10-03 in Orlando, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Family member had not heard from James in 2 years.
On 10/3/2024, James contacted his family member and stated he was ok and to close report. Demographics: 54 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 24-040223 | 2024-07-18.
Timeline of Events
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2022-10-03
Last Contact Before Two-Year Absence
Family member had no contact with James Bernard Kingston for approximately two years prior to July 2024
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2024-07-18
Missing Person Report Filed
Orange County Sheriff's Office opened case MP157105 (Report #24-040223)
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2024-10-03
Contact from Missing Person
James Bernard Kingston contacted his family member stating he was okay and requesting the missing person report be closed
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Case Information
Incident:October 3, 2022
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 3, 2022
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
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Phone: 4072547200
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