The person at the center of this case
Jesse Edward Markham, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
43 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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vehicle
Lead #1What aircraft was Markham flying and what were its specific characteristics or known mechanical condition?
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contact
Lead #2Who assigned the mission and what were the official details of the flight plan and intended destination?
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evidence
Lead #3Has any wreckage, debris, or personal effects ever been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean or surrounding areas?
Jesse Edward Markham, Jr., a 49-year-old former Navy pilot and experienced daredevil flier, disappeared on July 21, 1982, after taking off from Palm Beach International Airport on a mission-related flight. No trace of him, his aircraft, or any wreckage has been definitively located in the decades since. His disappearance remains a mystery that investigators and aviation researchers continue to examine for clues about what happened during that fateful flight.
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person
Lead #4Were there any witnesses at the airport or along the flight path who observed the aircraft or unusual activity?
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Source Narrative
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 government mission flight and has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1982
Last Updated:June 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1982
Last Updated:June 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
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