NJ NJ - James Hires, 18, Cherry Hill, 12 Oct 1981

[Cimatico]

restored pic from source Missing for years: NJ wants your help finding these people

 

[Find Brenda]

Thinking of James today

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Bumping up for James. Still listed in NamUs... The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[methodwriter85]

It does look like the Pillar Point Doe speculation has been disproven. They were tentatively identified (although they're staying mum on the identity) and this Vice article heavily infers that Pillar Point Doe was from Utah.

I lean towards the idea that James was carjacked by someone and he was dumped into the Delaware River.

 

[rosesfromangels]

It does look like the Pillar Point Doe speculation has been disproven. They were tentatively identified (although they're staying mum on the identity) and this Vice article heavily infers that Pillar Point Doe was from Utah.

I lean towards the idea that James was carjacked by someone and he was dumped into the Delaware River.

I guess I'm being obstinate, b/c I still think it's James. It's the jawline that has me convinced. Hopefully at some point we'll find out.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[Pennysmom2]

New Jersey State Police - Missing Persons

www-lps.state.nj.us

James W Hires

oag.ca.gov

SCARS/MARKS/TATTOO:	Fractured right clavicle, fractured upper left arm, discoloration on the left knee.
DENTAL X-RAYS AVAILABLE:	Yes

James William Hires - New Jersey Missing Person Directory

Details and Pictures of James William Hires, Missing since October 1981

www.missingin.org

 

[Pennysmom2]

1285DMNJ - James William Hires

<<James was operating a family car which was found parked and locked on October 18, 1981 at the Philadelphia Airport, Lot D. He may have been seen sometime in 1983 in San Francisco, California.>>

James William Hires

Above: James circa, 1981 Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance Missing Since: October 12, 1981 Missing From: Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Bi…

rcccmcc.com

Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Male, Brown hair, Hazel eyes, James has previously fractured his upper left arm and the right side of his collarbone, he has a horizontal scar on his left eyebrow and a skin discoloration on his left knee

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 1, 2024

'We need new leads': Remembering the missing and lost of Camden County

After 14 years, the family of Bernadine Gunner finally found answers in May. But the loved ones of Norma Yates and others remain in the dark.

www.courierpostonline.com

James William Hires and Nicholas Peter Zizzamia, both from Cherry Hill, have the tragic distinction of being the longest-missing people on Camden County's list.

Hires was last seen in October 1981 at age 18. He left his parents' home in Cherry Hill, saying he was going to pick up his brother. He never arrived, and his vehicle was found six days at Philadelphia International Airport.

 

[spartanx]

This case has all the appearance of having escaped... perhaps with a woman... he may have rebuilt his life elsewhere...

 

[DD Byrd]

Who reported that he had $1,100 on him, and how did they know that? If he was stopping somewhere to buy something he may have been robbed with a false listing.

 

[methodwriter85]

Who reported that he had $1,100 on him, and how did they know that? If he was stopping somewhere to buy something he may have been robbed with a false listing.

If he was using the family car it's likely he didn't have his own car, and 1100 back in 1981 would have been a reasonable price for a used car, wouldn't it have been?