The person at the center of this case
James David Blount
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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 #1Why were his keys, cell phone, and wallet left inside his residence if he left voluntarily?
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location
Lead #2What was the significance of his vehicle being found at the Neches River location—was he planning to go there?
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person
Lead #3Where is his dog, and what condition was it in when last seen?
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 found abandoned next to the Neches River on Highway 84 in Cherokee County that same evening, while his keys, phone, and wallet remained in his residence—raising serious concerns about his safety. Despite extensive searching, David and his dog remain missing, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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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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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of struggle or distress at his residence or vehicle?
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witness
Lead #5Did anyone see James or his vehicle between December 2nd and when it was discovered on December 6th?
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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 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 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:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 2025
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9036832272
You can remain anonymous