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James Christopher Caraley
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 25, 1979
Location Last Seen: Columbia Icefields, Alberta, Canada
Physical Description
Year of Birth: Circa 1956
Age: 22 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 163 lbs. (74 kg)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Climbing equipment; Keys with a tag "Protected by BURNS #8867"; Security tag.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of Disappearance
Caraley was last seen in Jasper National Park in Alberta where he had been climbing in the ice fields since July 19. He began the climb to Mt. Athabasca and Mt. Andromeda alone, leaving some of his gear behind. When he failed to return, he was reported missing to park authorities and a search was conducted. Caraley, a Columbia University student from Tarrytown, NY, is presumed dead although his body has not been recovered.
Investigating Agency(s)
James C. Caraley Presumed Dead In the Rockies; Student Was 19 (Published 1979)
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 25, 1979
Location Last Seen: Columbia Icefields, Alberta, Canada
Physical Description
Year of Birth: Circa 1956
Age: 22 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Weight: 163 lbs. (74 kg)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Identifiers
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Climbing equipment; Keys with a tag "Protected by BURNS #8867"; Security tag.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of Disappearance
Caraley was last seen in Jasper National Park in Alberta where he had been climbing in the ice fields since July 19. He began the climb to Mt. Athabasca and Mt. Andromeda alone, leaving some of his gear behind. When he failed to return, he was reported missing to park authorities and a search was conducted. Caraley, a Columbia University student from Tarrytown, NY, is presumed dead although his body has not been recovered.
Investigating Agency(s)
- Jasper RCMP: 780-852-4421
Reference Case#: 2015-76624
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
Crime Stoppers provides anonymous tipping
- Send email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at:
[email protected]
James C. Caraley Presumed Dead In the Rockies; Student Was 19 (Published 1979)
