The person at the center of this case
James Earl Williams
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: James Earl Williams
Justice for James Earl Williams — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Who was the friend that picked up James Williams on September 11, 1984, and what was the nature of their argument?
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witness
Lead #2Where did the friend take James after picking him up from his residence?
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suspect
Lead #3Has the friend ever been questioned or investigated in connection with James' disappearance?
James Earl Williams, a 26-year-old Black male, disappeared on September 11, 1984, after leaving his Fort Worth residence following an argument with a friend who had picked him up. He has not been seen or heard from in over four decades, and foul play is suspected in his disappearance. Despite the passage of time, investigators and the public are urged to come forward with any information that might help solve this long-standing mystery.
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Lead #4Why is foul play suspected, and what evidence or circumstances led investigators to that conclusion?
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NamUs case MP159681. Missing person: James Earl Williams.
Last known contact: 1984-09-11 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Circumstances: James Williams was last seen leaving his residence on September 11, 1984, after an argument with a friend.
The friend came to James' residence and picked him up. James has not been seen since and foul play is suspected.
Demographics: 26 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Fort Worth Police Department | 840370761 | 1984-09-17.
Timeline of Events
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1984-09-11
Last Seen Leaving Residence
James Williams was last seen leaving his residence on September 11, 1984, after an argument with a friend who came to pick him up.
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1984-09-17
Case Reported to Fort Worth Police
The Fort Worth Police Department was notified of the missing person case on September 17, 1984.
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 1984
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 1984
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8173924442
You can remain anonymous