The person at the center of this case
Jesse Edward Markham, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Jesse Edward Markham, Jr
Justice for Jesse Edward Markham, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What was the nature of the government mission Markham was flying on July 21, 1982?
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vehicle
Lead #2What aircraft was Markham piloting, and was it ever located or recovered?
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Lead #3Were there any communications or distress signals from Markham or his aircraft after takeoff?
Jesse Edward Markham, Jr., a 49-year-old ex-Navy pilot and experienced daredevil flier, disappeared on July 21, 1982, after taking off from Palm Beach International Airport on a mission-related flight. He has not been seen or heard from in over four decades, leaving unanswered questions about what happened during or after his flight. His case remains open with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4What investigation was conducted into his disappearance, and what were the findings?
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NamUs case MP38234. Missing person: Jesse Edward Markham, Jr.
Last known contact: 1982-07-21 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: Ex Navy Pilot, daredevil flier who worked missions for the US Government, flew out of Palm Beach International Airport July 21, 1982.
He has not been seen since. Demographics: 49 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 83-50568 | 1982-07-21.
Timeline of Events
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1982-07-21
Last Known Contact
Jesse Edward Markham, Jr. flew out of Palm Beach International Airport on a mission-related flight and has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1982
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1982
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
You can remain anonymous