VA VA - James Boyd, 42, Richlands, 19 Aug 2002

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http://bdtonline.com/coldcase/x5523...vanishes-without-a-trace-in-August-2002/print

June 12, 2011

There is little left to maintain the memory of a man who disappeared almost nine years ago; some posters, a sheriff's office file, some photos and a mother who wants to know what happened to her son are all that remain.

James Harlin Boyd was 42 when he was last seen in the Richlands, Va., area around the week of Aug. 19, 2002. He would be 50 today, said Capt. Anne E. Hickman of the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office.

http://bdtonline.com/local/x1666057139/As-2011-comes-to-a-close-police-investigate-open-cases

January 1, 2012

Aug. 19, 2002 disappearance of James Harlin Boyd, 42, of Raven, Va. He was last seen in the Richlands, Va., area.

Boyd is a white male who is approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. His eyes are light blue and he has light brown hair. Capt. Anne E. Hickman of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said Boyd has a civil record that contains only minor offenses such as traffic violations and bad checks for small amounts of money. Records did not show that he had an employer at that time, but he did general labor.

The above quote is all that pertains to James in the article.

I can't seem to locate him in any missing databases with quick searches. Please feel free to add those here if you see them.

Prayers for his Mother.
 
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Boyd, circa 2002
  • Missing Since 08/19/2002
  • Missing FromRichlands, Virginia
  • Classification Endangered Missing
  • Sex Male
  • Race White
  • Age 42 years old
  • Height and Weight 5'9, 180 pounds

  • Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Light brown hair, blue eyes. Boyd may use the names James Boyd Boyd and/or James B. Cleaning. Some agencies spell his middle name "Harlan" or "Harlen." His nickname is Denny. His right eye is slightly droopy and he has a mole on his left cheek. He may have a mustache and/or a light beard, or may be clean-shaven.

Details of Disappearance​

Boyd was last seen in Richlands, Virginia on August 19, 2002. He has never been heard from again. He lived at T & C Mobile Home Park in Ravens, Virginia at the time of his disappearance, and may have worked as a general laborer.

Shortly after Boyd went missing, an acquaintance of his was found driving his car. The person was later imprisoned on unrelated charges. He is considered a person of interest in Boyd's disappearance.

Boyd had a record for traffic violations and passing bad checks for small amounts of money, but no serious criminal history. Authorities theorize he got involved with drugs and this may have been a factor in his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency​

  • Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
  • 276-988-5966
  • 276-988-1158
  • 276-988-1157

Source Information​

Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated May 8, 2016; four pictures added, distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
 
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