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James Edward Abell
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 1999
Missing Person: James Edward Abell
Justice for James Edward Abell — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Abell traveling to Myrtle Beach to collect debts, and from whom? Did he successfully contact these individuals?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the people Abell was supposed to meet in Myrtle Beach on November 13, 1999?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle was Abell driving when he left Aynor, and has it ever been located?
James Edward Abell, a 39-year-old car salesman, left his home in Aynor, South Carolina on November 13, 1999, to collect debts in Myrtle Beach and vanished without a trace. Despite connections across multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Florida, no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts have emerged in over two decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or know what happened.
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clue
Lead #4Given his ties to Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Florida, could he have traveled to any of these states after leaving Aynor?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP84759. Missing person: James Edward Abell.
Last known contact: 1999-11-13 in Aynor, Horry, SC. Circumstances: James Abell left his home in Aynor, SC on 11-13-1999 to collect debts from individuals in Myrtle Beach, SC, and was never heard from again.
Mr. Abell sold Cars and has ties to the States of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Florida.
Demographics: 39 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Tan jacket, yellow t-shirt, blue jeans, and brown hushpuppies.. Investigating agency: Horry County Police Department | 1999-079059 | 1999-11-16.
Timeline of Events
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1999-11-13
James Abell leaves home
James Edward Abell left his home in Aynor, SC to collect debts from individuals in Myrtle Beach, SC and was never heard from again.
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Case Information
Incident:November 13, 1999
Last Updated:May 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 13, 1999
Last Updated:May 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8439155350
You can remain anonymous