
The person at the center of this case
James Chandler
Justice for James Chandler — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Did anyone see James Chandler leave the residence or in the area of Irvington on June 2, 2026?
Why did Mr. Chandler leave without his baggage, and what prompted his departure?
What was the nature of contact or communication between Mr. Chandler and the family member who was supposed to return?
James Chandler, a 52-year-old man, went missing on June 2, 2026, after being left at a residence in Irvington, New Jersey while waiting for a family member to return. When the family member arrived, Mr. Chandler had disappeared, though his baggage remained at the location. The circumstances of his departure and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him or know what happened.
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NamUs case MP161317. Missing person: James Chandler.
Last known contact: 2026-06-02 in Irvington, Essex, NJ. Circumstances: Mr.
James Chandler was left at a residence in Irvington, NJ. He was supposed to await the return of a family member.
When the family member returned, Mr. Chandler was gone and his baggage was left behind.
Demographics: 52 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 150 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Irvington Police Department | CC-2026-004467 | 2026-06-03.
James Chandler was left at a residence in Irvington, NJ and was supposed to await the return of a family member.
Irvington Police Department opened case CC-2026-004467 after Mr. Chandler was found missing with his baggage left behind.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.