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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Lead #2What aircraft was Markham piloting, and did it have any tracking or communication systems active?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any airport personnel, fellow pilots, or air traffic controllers who witnessed his departure or had final contact with him?
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 government mission. He has not been seen or heard from since that date, leaving behind questions about what happened during his flight and whether he completed his mission. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have witnessed his departure or subsequent activities.
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Lead #4Given his expertise as a Navy pilot and daredevil flier, could his disappearance be related to a deliberate action rather than an accident?
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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 for the US Government and has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
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