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James Boese Missing Person Case

Last seen in Austin, Texas on Nov 18, 2001

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Victim Details

Jul 23, 2012

Aug 27, 2023

James

Boese

56

32

70 inches

73 inches

150 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 18, 2001

Austin

Texas

Travis County

12007

Granbury Police Department

Granbury

Texas

Hood County

76048

Richie Haught

Criminal Investigator

116 West Bridge Street, Texas

8175732648

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.granbury.org/Directory.aspx?did=81

12-1569

Jul 23, 2012

Granbury Police Department

Black

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15568) and 3 other sources
James Scott Boese, age 32, was last seen on November 18, 2001, in Granbury, Texas. Boese, who stood 5'10" and weighed around 150 pounds, was last spotted with distinctive physical features, including a tattoo of Marvin the Martian on a wakeboard on his upper arm and a cigarette burn scar on his head. His disappearance is classified as involuntary, with authorities suspecting he may have been taken against his will.

Despite initial searches, no substantial leads have surfaced. At the time of his disappearance, Boese had brown hair and hazel eyes. Investigators believe his case may involve foul play, although specific details remain scarce. His case is still open, and law enforcement continues to seek information from the public.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse.
Last Seen: Nov 18, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • Unsolved Cold Cases - James Scott Boese

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Manor, Texas - unidentified case UP7086
    John Doe — Manor, Texas
    UP7086 • Found Feb 1, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%133 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Del Valle, Texas
    UP7079 • Found Feb 17, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 86%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Marcos, Texas - unidentified case UP10560
    John Doe — San Marcos, Texas
    UP10560 • Found Aug 10, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 80%115 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 10%Blond vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP10147 • Found Dec 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP11517 • Found Jun 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 44–59 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP10139 • Found Jul 9, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 73%109 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%182 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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