AL AL - James Zadock Dailey, 43, Fulton, may have caught a ride, MP128311, 24 July 2024

[hyoidbone]

(left: the last known photo of James from the day of his disappearance)

Missing Person: James Zadock Dailey (MP128311)
Sex/Ethnicity: White male
Age At Disappearance: 43
Height/Weight: 5'8", 160 lbs.
Hair/Eyes: Sandy curly hair (likely short at the time), brown eyes
Distinguishing Features: N/A
Clothing: last seen wearing a brown long-sleeved hoodie and light-colored shorts

James went missing from the small town of Fulton, AL. According to loved ones, he had a routine of walking along the creek (I presume Bassett Creek) every day. On July 24, 2024, James was captured on a surveillance camera on the phone at 2:31 p.m. NamUs says he was at the pole mill, while a news source says he was at a gas station. Either way, a witness claimed he said, "y'all will miss me." It is unknown who he was on the phone with. He was reported missing two days later by his loved ones.

Clarke County Police have said that they believe he may have caught a ride in a car or train. A train line does run through Fulton. But there has been no trace of him or contact since July 24th.

Multiple searches have been conducted since. Police have used drones, boats, and walked the creek, but there has been no trace of James.

I believe the photo where he has a shaved head is the photo taken by the surveillance cameras. It appears that he cut his hair not long before he disappeared.

If you have any information or sightings, contact the Clarke County PD at 251-275-3773. James is an adult, and it's possible he left of his own volition, but after two years of no sightings, there is cause for concern.

Family reports loved one missing - Thomasville Times

On Friday, July 26, the family of James Zadock Dailey reported to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office that he had been missing since Wednesday, July 24. A security camera photo taken at 2:31 p.m. on Wednesday shows Dailey walking near the Fulton Creek in a brown long-sleeved hoodie and...

www.thethomasvilletimes.com

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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[GraceG]

His Mom (initials D.A.D.) from Fullton died in Hospice care in Mobile, AL on March 19m 2025. I can't imagine if he was out there, he wouldn't have come home for that or at least contacted the family, assuming he was aware of it). (obituary online)

 

[truthfinder2019]

He apparently lived in NC as well, @GraceG

James Dailey, Grove Hill, AL (36451) - Spokeo

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