James Edgar Thurman Iii Missing Person Case

James Edgar Thurman III, a 42-year-old man, has been missing since June 27, 1986, after he was last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the day of his disappearance, Thurman had spoken with a family member and has not been heard from since. His case is considered a cold case, and few details were publicly available for many years.

Thurman was last seen at Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, Nevada. On the same day, his rental car was discovered abandoned on Interstate 15, approximately 75 miles from Las Vegas. Investigators found several items inside the vehicle, including an empty gun case, a gun lock, and a partially empty box of ammunition. However, Thurman's. 45 caliber Sig Sauer pistol was not in the car and remains missing. It was also reported that he had mentioned plans to go to an indoor gun range.

At the time of his disappearance, Thurman was described as a white male, 5'10" tall, and weighing 170 pounds, with blond or strawberry blond hair and green eyes. Public records indicate that he had divorced his wife just two months prior to his disappearance in April 1986. Despite the discovery of his rental car and the items inside, his whereabouts and the circumstances leading to his disappearance remain unknown. His case is listed on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's missing persons cold cases website.
Last Seen: Jun 27, 1986

James Edgar Thurman III – The Charley Project

NV- James Edgar Thurman, 42, Las Vegas, 27 Jun 1986 | Websleuths

Missing Persons Flyer 1986 Name: James Thurman