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James Lehtomaki Missing Person Case

Last seen in Skandia, Michigan on Dec 06, 1986

Victim Details

Sep 23, 2013

Jul 09, 2019

James

Lehtomaki

76

37

74 inches

75 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 06, 1986

Skandia

Michigan

Marquette County

14214

Michigan State Police - Neguanee Post

Negaunee

Michigan

Marquette County

49866

Kevin Ryan

D/Sgt.

180 US Highway 41, Michigan

9064759922

State

Law Enforcement

81-3685-86

Michigan State Police - Neguanee Post

Brown

Blue

Blue

09/20/2026


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In the quiet of a Michigan winter, on December 6, 1986, 37-year-old James Rauol Lehtomaki vanished from his home in Skandia Township. On that particular day, James was expected to begin a journey toward recovery; he was scheduled to enter a treatment facility to address his struggles with alcohol addiction. His son arrived at the residence with the intention of taking him to the facility, only to find that James was already gone. It appeared that he had left the home on foot, stepping out into t ...
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Last Seen: Dec 06, 1986

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