LA James Jimmy Wood Jr. 43, last seen in Ponchatoula, 21 June 2025

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Sharing a very sad update about James. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He was found in September and identification has been recently confirmed.

March 18, 2026

PONCHATOULA, La. — The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office says human remains found in Ponchatoula last fall have been identified as a man who had been missing for months.
Officials confirmed the remains belong to 43-year-old James Wood, also known as “Jimmy,” who was last seen in Ponchatoula in June.

Human remains identified as missing Ponchatoula man; homicide investigation underway

Human remains in Ponchatoula identified as missing man James Wood

www.wwltv.com

 

[Rikissa]

Article from 18 March 2026:

HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - Human remains found six months ago in a wooded area have been confirmed to be those of James Wood, a 43-year-old man reported missing from Ponchatoula.

Human remains found in September confirmed as missing Ponchatoula man; homicide probe underway

James 'Jimmy' Wood was reported missing on June 25 ,2025

www.kalb.com