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James David Blount

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James David Blount

Case
#1515
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
215 days waiting

Missing Person: James David Blount

Justice for James David Blount — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Why were his vehicle keys, cell phone, and wallet left inside his residence if he drove his truck to the river?

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location
Lead #2

What is the significance of the Neches River location—was it a planned destination or does it suggest foul play?

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person
Lead #3

Where is his dog, and what condition was it in when the truck was discovered?

James David Blount, a 57-year-old man, was last seen on December 2, 2025, in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, and reported missing four days later on December 6th. His red Chevrolet truck was discovered abandoned next to the Neches River on Highway 84 that same evening, but David and his dog remain unaccounted for. His personal belongings—keys, cell phone, and wallet—were found inside his residence, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance.

Case
#1515
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

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timeline
Lead #4

What occurred during the four-day gap between December 2nd and when he was reported missing on December 6th?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP154476. Missing person: James David Blount.

Last known contact: 2025-12-02 in Rusk, Cherokee, TX. Circumstances: James Blount, who goes by David, was last heard from and seen December 2, 2025.

On Saturday Dec 6, he was reported to law enforcement as missing. His vehicle keys, cell phone, and wallet were located inside his residence.

David along with his dog were not located in the residence. Later in the evening on the 6th, his red Chevrolet truck was located next to the Neches River on Highway 84 in Cherokee County.

Demographics: 57 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.

Investigating agency: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office | 25SO1461.

Timeline of Events

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2025-12-02

Last Known Contact

James David Blount was last heard from and seen on December 2, 2025, in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas.

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2025-12-06

Reported Missing

James Blount was reported missing to law enforcement on Saturday, December 6, 2025, four days after last contact.

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2025-12-06

Vehicle Located

His red Chevrolet truck was found abandoned next to the Neches River on Highway 84 in Cherokee County on the evening of December 6th.

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Case Information

Incident:December 2, 2025
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 2, 2025
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9036832272
You can remain anonymous