The person at the center of this case
James Lubin Valdez
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: James Lubin Valdez
Justice for James Lubin Valdez — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was James's vehicle found in Sugar Grove when he stated he was going to Ozark? Did he change his plans or was he taken there?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was the vehicle in when discovered, and were there any personal belongings or evidence inside?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see James between June 9 and June 20, or observe his vehicle being placed at the Sugar Grove location?
James Lubin Valdez, a 47-year-old white male, disappeared on June 9, 2021, after leaving his residence on Carefree Lane in Booneville, Arkansas following an argument. His vehicle was discovered on June 20, 2021, abandoned at a swimming hole off Dry Creek Road in Sugar Grove, Arkansas, suggesting he may have gone to that location rather than his stated destination of Ozark. Despite the discovery of his vehicle, James's whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his movements and circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4What was the nature of the argument that prompted James to leave his residence, and could it provide context for his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP81844. Missing person: James Lubin Valdez.
Last known contact: 2021-06-09 in Booneville, Logan, AR. Circumstances: Reported that James Valdez left his residence on 06/9/2021 on Carefree Lane in Booneville after an argument.
No one has had contact with him since that date. On 06/20/2021 an acquaintance of James' found his vehicle in Sugar Grove, AR at the swimming/bluff hole off of Dry Creek Road.
James advised that he was going to go to Ozark, AR but did not make it there. Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black Checkered Shorts.
Investigating agency: Booneville Police Department | 21-00261 | 2021-06-20.
Timeline of Events
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2021-06-09
James Valdez disappears
James Lubin Valdez left his residence on Carefree Lane in Booneville after an argument. No contact since this date.
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2021-06-20
Vehicle discovered
An acquaintance found James's vehicle at a swimming/bluff hole off Dry Creek Road in Sugar Grove, AR.
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Case Information
Incident:June 9, 2021
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 9, 2021
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4796753508
You can remain anonymous