The person at the center of this case
James Francis Schroeder
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: James Francis Schroeder
Justice for James Francis Schroeder — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Schroeder was carrying a 7mm rifle with 11-13 rounds of ammunition and a hunting knife—why were these not recovered?
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witness
Lead #2What did his two hunting companions observe before and after he separated from the group?
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location
Lead #3What specific area of the Grangeville hunting grounds was Schroeder searching when he disappeared?
James Francis Schroeder, a 22-year-old hunter, disappeared on September 25, 1982, in Grangeville, Idaho, while hunting with two friends. He left the group to hunt alone and was never found despite search efforts. The case remains unsolved, with questions about what happened during those critical hours in the remote hunting area.
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Lead #4Were there any search efforts conducted, and if so, what terrain and conditions were investigators dealing with?
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NamUs case MP2074. Missing person: James Francis Schroeder.
Last known contact: 1982-09-25 in Grangeville, Idaho, ID. Circumstances: MP and 2 friends were hunting and MP went off on his own and was never found Demographics: 22 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 148 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: 7 mm rifle and approx.
11 - 13 rounds of ammo. Hunting knife; Clothing: Brown trousers - cotton socks - sweat shirt - green and black plaid shirt; Footwear: work boots with smooth sole.
Investigating agency: Idaho County Sheriff's Office | 8604040 | 1986-04-25.
Timeline of Events
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1982-09-25
James Schroeder goes missing
22-year-old James Francis Schroeder disappeared while hunting near Grangeville, Idaho. He had separated from his two hunting companions and was never found.
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Case Information
Incident:September 25, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 25, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2089831100
You can remain anonymous