The person at the center of this case
Perry Juerrell Stokes
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Perry Juerrell Stokes
Justice for Perry Juerrell Stokes — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Where was Perry headed after leaving his friend's house—did he go home, toward Nashville, or toward Florida as some friends believed?
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evidence
Lead #2The distinctive belt buckle with a German eagle and engraved back, along with the gold chain necklace with a winged horse emblem, could help identify Perry if found.
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witness
Lead #3What did the friend who gave Perry the fish observe about his demeanor or plans that afternoon?
Perry Juerrell Stokes, a 20-year-old white male, disappeared on August 24, 1982, after going squirrel hunting with a friend in Elkton, Kentucky and receiving fish at the friend's house before stating he would head home shortly. His whereabouts remain unknown after over four decades, though close friends believed he may have been traveling toward Nashville or Florida. The case remains open with the Kentucky State Police, and anyone with information about Perry's disappearance or potential sightings is urged to contact authorities.
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Lead #4Did Perry make any phone calls or contact anyone else between leaving his friend's house and his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP9697. Missing person: Perry Juerrell Stokes.
Last known contact: 1982-08-24 in Elkton, Todd, KY. Circumstances: On Tuesday afternoon (08/24/1982) it was believed that Perry went squirrel hunting with a friend.
Afterwards they went to the friends house and the friend gave him some fish. He advised his Dad that he would be home shortly.
Close friends believe that he may have been enroute to either Nashville or Florida. Demographics: 20 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 135 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: It is believed that the back of his belt buckle was engraved with the phrase "white brass" and possibly his social security number.
brown belt with a German type eagle on buckle; Clothing: At the time of his disappearance Perry Stokes was believed to be wearing blue jeans, no shirt, a camouflage hat, tan boots, and a brown belt with a "German type eagle on the buckle".; Footwear: tan boots size 9 or 9 1/2; Jewelry: It is believed that he may have had an unknown quantity of rings in his possession for possible resale. gold chain necklace with the emblem of a horse with wings inside a circle.
Investigating agency: Kentucky State Police | 02-82-0674 | 1982-08-24.
Timeline of Events
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1982-08-24
afternoonLast Known Contact
Perry went squirrel hunting with a friend on Tuesday afternoon, then went to the friend's house where he received fish. He told his father he would be home shortly.
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 1982 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 24, 1982 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2706763313
You can remain anonymous