The person at the center of this case
James Michael Key
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2015
Missing Person: James Michael Key
Justice for James Michael Key — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was the 2000 Dodge Durango abandoned in the middle of Rolling Fork River? Was there evidence of foul play or accident?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Wayne Ennis Road and the Rolling Fork River location in relation to Mr. Key's last known contact at the fire house?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any personal belongings or evidence found in or near the vehicle that could indicate Mr. Key's condition or intentions?
James Michael Key, a 31-year-old man, went missing on December 12, 2015, in Hodgenville, Kentucky after his last known contact at the LaRue County Fire House. His 2000 Dodge Durango was discovered four days later abandoned in the middle of Rolling Fork River on a gravel bar, raising questions about his whereabouts and circumstances. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to Mr. Key.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Mr. Key or his vehicle between his last contact at 7:15 PM on December 12 and the vehicle discovery on December 16?
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clue
Lead #5Was Mr. Key wearing the Tennessee State Jacket mentioned in his description when he disappeared?
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NamUs case MP36733. Missing person: James Michael Key.
Last known contact: 2015-12-12 in Hodgenville, LaRue, KY. Circumstances: Mr.
Key was last heard from, sometime around 17:15 on December 12, 2015; last know location of contact was 12/12/2015 at 19:15 at the Larue County Fire House 209 Water Street Hodgenville, KY; his last facebook post was made on December 12, 2015 at 2:16am. His 2000 Dodge Durango SUV was found on Wayne Ennis Road on December 16, 2015 around 10:30am.
The vehicle was parked in the middle of Rolling Fork River on a gravel bar. Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 145 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Could be wearing a Tennessee State Jacket.
Investigating agency: LaRue County Sheriff’s Office | 2015-13518.
Timeline of Events
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2015-12-12
02:16Last Facebook Post
James Michael Key made his last Facebook post at 2:16 AM on December 12, 2015.
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2015-12-12
17:15Last Heard From
Mr. Key was last heard from around 5:15 PM on December 12, 2015.
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2015-12-12
19:15Last Known Location
Last known location of contact was at the LaRue County Fire House, 209 Water Street, Hodgenville, KY at 7:15 PM.
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2015-12-16
10:30Vehicle Found
His 2000 Dodge Durango SUV was found parked in the middle of Rolling Fork River on a gravel bar on Wayne Ennis Road.
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Case Information
Incident:December 12, 2015 at 2:16 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 12, 2015 at 2:16 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2703583120
You can remain anonymous