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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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person
Lead #1Why did James leave his phone and vehicle behind, and what triggered his departure on foot?
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clue
Lead #2Given his history of disorientation, could he have wandered into a dangerous area or required immediate assistance?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone observe James walking in Kihei on December 4, 2025, after 10:30 AM?
James M Kelley, a 36-year-old male, was last seen on December 4, 2025, at his residence in Kihei, Maui, and last spoke with a friend by phone around 10:30 AM that morning. 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 condition. The Maui County Police Department and Coroner continue investigating his disappearance as authorities seek information about his whereabouts and circumstances.
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Lead #4What was the content and context of his last phone conversation with his friend that morning?
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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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2025-10-15
Last Social Media Activity
James Kelley's last known social media activity occurred on October 15, 2025.
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2025-12-04
09:00Reported Missing
James Kelley was last seen at his shared residence in Kihei and reported missing by his mother at approximately 0900 hours on December 4, 2025.
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2025-12-04
10:30Last Known Communication
Kelley spoke with a friend by telephone at approximately 1030 hours on December 4, 2025.
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2025
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 2025
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8082446400
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