
The person at the center of this case
James M Kelley
Justice for James M Kelley โ the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Kelley's social media activity cease in October 2025, two months before his disappearance?
What circumstances led Kelley to leave both his cellular phone and vehicle behind, suggesting departure on foot?
What was the nature of Kelley's disorientation history, and could this pattern provide clues to his likely travel direction or destination?
James M Kelley, a 36-year-old male, went missing on December 4, 2025, from his residence in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii after his last known phone contact at approximately 10:30 AM. He left behind his cellular phone and vehicle, suggesting he departed on foot, and has a documented history of leaving his residence while disoriented and in vulnerable conditions. The Maui County Police Department continues investigating his disappearance, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Did anyone observe Kelley walking in the Kihei area on December 4, 2025, after 10:30 AM?
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NamUs case MP162616. Missing person: James M Kelley.
Last known contact: 2025-12-05 in Kihei, Maui, HI. Circumstances: James Kelley was last seen and reported missing by his mother on December 4, 2025, at approximately 0900 hours.
Kelley was last seen at their shared residence in Kihei. His last known communication occurred later that morning, at approximately 1030 hours, when he spoke with a friend by telephone.
Kelley has a history of leaving his residence while disoriented and has previously been located in a vulnerable condition requiring assistance. Kelley's last known social media activity occurred on October 15, 2025.
At or around the time of his disappearance, Kelley left his cellular phone and vehicle at his residence. Based on the circumstances, he is believed to have departed the area on foot.
Demographics: 36 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Maui County Police Department and Coroner | 25-035168 | 2025-12-22.
James Kelley's last known social media activity occurred on October 15, 2025.
James Kelley was reported missing by his mother at approximately 0900 hours on December 4, 2025.
Kelley spoke with a friend by telephone at approximately 1030 hours on December 4, 2025.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.