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James Otis Anderson
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: James Otis Anderson
Justice for James Otis Anderson — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Anderson's disappearance on June 13, 1982?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Anderson's last movements or activities in Townsend?
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Lead #3Has any evidence or remains been discovered related to Anderson's disappearance?
James Otis Anderson, a 54-year-old man, disappeared on June 13, 1982, in Townsend, Montana, and has not been located in over four decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence establishing what happened after his last known contact. Anyone with information about Anderson's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Broadwater County Sheriff's Office.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP18607. Missing person: James Otis Anderson.
Last known contact: 1982-06-13 in Townsend, Broadwater, MT. Circumstances: James was last seen on 06/13/1982 in Townsend, MT.
Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 190 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Broadwater County Sheriff's Office | 061782-1 | 1983-04-02.
Timeline of Events
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1982-06-13
Last Known Contact
James Otis Anderson was last seen in Townsend, Montana on June 13, 1982.
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Case Information
Incident:June 13, 1982
Last Updated:October 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 13, 1982
Last Updated:October 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4062663441
You can remain anonymous