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James Norman Lacouture
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1988
Missing Person: James Norman Lacouture
Justice for James Norman Lacouture — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of James's last contact with the family member on October 29, 1988?
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Lead #2Has the family member who last saw James been interviewed about the details of that day?
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Lead #3What was James's typical routine and behavior in the weeks leading up to his disappearance?
James Norman Lacouture, a 35-year-old white male, was last seen on October 29, 1988, in Gilbertsville, Worcester, Massachusetts, with a family member. Nearly four decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information about James or his activities in late October 1988 is urged to contact the Millbury Police Department.
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NamUs case MP36322. Missing person: James Norman Lacouture.
Last known contact: 1988-10-29 in Gilbertsville, Worcester, MA. Circumstances: James was last seen with a family member on October 29, 1988.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Millbury Police Department | 88-21.
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1988-10-29
Last seen with family member
James Norman Lacouture was last seen on October 29, 1988, in Gilbertsville, Worcester, Massachusetts, with a family member.
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 1988
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 29, 1988
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5088653521
You can remain anonymous