The person at the center of this case
James Wayne McAdams
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: James Wayne McAdams
Justice for James Wayne McAdams — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What did James's father observe about his demeanor or behavior before he left that day?
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Lead #2Where was James heading when he left his home on December 6, 2008?
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Lead #3Has there been any communication from James through phone, social media, or financial activity since his disappearance?
James Wayne McAdams, a 22-year-old white male, disappeared on December 6, 2008, from Bradford, Arkansas after his father saw him changing clothes at home. No contact or sightings have been reported since that day, leaving his whereabouts and circumstances entirely unknown. The case remains open with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Did James have any known associates, friends, or locations he frequently visited that should be investigated?
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NamUs case MP10134. Missing person: James Wayne McAdams.
Last known contact: 2008-12-06 in Bradford, Jackson, AR. Circumstances: On 12/06/2008 James McAdams was last seen by father (secondary party) changing clothes at home and then left and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 22 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Jackson County Sheriff's Office | 0900051.
Timeline of Events
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2008-12-06
Last Seen
James Wayne McAdams was last seen by his father changing clothes at home in Bradford, Jackson, AR. He then left and has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 2008
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 2008
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8705235842
You can remain anonymous