CT CT- James C. Garris, 80, Litchfield, 7 Jul 1999

[Pennysmom2]

https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP3482

<<Circumstances of Disappearance
James Garris was last seen walking away from th Sarah Pierce Assisted Living Community where he resides. He had been living there for less than one week at the time of his disappearance.>>

James Garris – The Charley Project

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Garris, circa 1999

• Missing Since 07/07/1999
• Missing From Litchfield, Connecticut
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Date of Birth 02/24/1919 (104)
• Age 80 years old
• Height and Weight 5'9, 165 pounds
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• Clothing/Jewelry Description A short-sleeved white polo shirt, tan pants and brown shoes.
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• Medical Conditions Garris suffers from dementia and may be disoriented as a result of his condition. His right shin was infected at the time of his July 1999 disappearance.
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• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Green/hazel eyes. Garris is bald. He has several large bumps on his head.

Details of Disappearance​

Garris resided at Sarah Pierce Assisted Living Community on Constitution Way in Litchfield, Connecticut. He entered the facility in late June 1999. He was last seen at approximately 6:00 a.m. on July 7, 1999. Authorities believe that Garris may have been confused and walked away from the premises. He has never been heard from again.

An extensive search of the area produced no clues as to Garris's whereabouts. He impressed staff members and residents at the facility with his social skills and sophisticated manner of dress. Temperatures were in the mid-90 degree range at the time Garris disappeared.

Garris is a retired engineer. His case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency​

• Connecticut State Police
• 860-567-6800
• 800-953-9949

Source Information​

• Connecticut Department of Public Safety
• The Hartford Courant

 

[Pennysmom2]

Updated article 9/1/2021

ELDERLY MAN’S DISAPPEARANCE CONTINUES TO BAFFLE SEARCHERS

A week ago today James Garris’ family checked him into the Sarah Pierce, a Litchfield assisted living community. In that short time, he impressed residents and staff with his distinguished dr…

www.courant.com

July 3, 2000

Family deals with the loss every day

LITCHFIELD -- James Garris' family may never end their search.

www.registercitizen.com

May 6, 2001

Sons of man who vanished sue over disappearance

LITCHFIELD - Nearly two years after their father disappeared from a Litchfield nursing...

www.registercitizen.com

Open Case James Garris

portal.ct.gov

April 5, 2009

States consider 'Silver Alerts' for missing adults

MONTVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Thomas Drew was 91, frail and suffering from dementia when, clad in a maroon sweat shirt and jeans, he disappeared from his home in rural northwest Connecticut.

www.seacoastonline.com

 

[spartanx]

I can't even imagine what happened to this gentleman... What do I wonder, what about his family? I imagine they're still looking for him... I couldn't find anything like that on the web...
whatever it is
Rest in peace

 

[Pennysmom1]

1697DMCT - James C. Garris

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Distinct, large bumps on his head; infection on right leg on the shin; suffers from dementia and may be confused

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

<<James Garris retired from Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford in 1978, where he had worked as an engineer. He was initially diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia in November 1998, and his ability to take care of himself deteriorated rapidly, leading to the decision to place him in the convalescent home. There were no indications that he was unhappy with the move from Granby to a convalescent home.

Family members described Garris as a man with a warm sense of humor that showed in his rich storytelling. He was a World War II pilot who flew in North Africa and Italy.>>