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James M Kelley
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Missing Person: James M Kelley
Justice for James M Kelley — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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clue
Lead #1Why did Kelley leave his cellular phone and vehicle at his residence if he departed on foot? Was he in an agitated or confused state?
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evidence
Lead #2His last social media activity was October 15, 2025—over seven weeks before his disappearance. What changed in his circumstances or mental state?
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person
Lead #3Given his history of disoriented episodes and vulnerable conditions, could he have sought shelter or assistance from someone in the community?
James M Kelley, a 36-year-old male, went missing on December 4, 2025, from his residence in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii after his last 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 becoming disoriented and leaving his home in vulnerable conditions. The Maui County Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeks information from anyone who may have encountered him or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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location
Lead #4What areas in and around Kihei are consistent with foot travel from his residence, and have these been thoroughly searched?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2025-12-04
09:00Missing Person Report
James Kelley reported missing by his mother at approximately 0900 hours from their shared residence in Kihei
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2025-12-04
10:30Last Known Contact
Kelley spoke with a friend by telephone at approximately 1030 hours; this was his last known communication
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8082446400
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