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On September 3, 2023, 79-year-old James "Jim" Shadid went missing in the mountains near Durango, Colorado. An experienced outdoorsman, Shadid had gone on what was intended to be a short, 90-minute hike to scout for an upcoming elk hunt in the area of Line Canyon, west of Purgatory Resort. He was with his wife, Marilyn, who had returned to their truck while he continued. About 45 minutes after she went back to the vehicle, Shadid radioed to say he would be back in 20 minutes. He was not carrying ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 03, 2023

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Victim Details

Mar 31, 2026

Apr 08, 2026

James

Shadid

82

79

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 03, 2023

Durango

Colorado

La Plata County

81301

No

191296

La Plata County Sheriff's Office

Durago

Colorado

La Plata County

81303

742 Turner Drive, Colorado

9702471157

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lpcso.org/

S23-17552

2023-09-03

La Plata County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

04/17/2026


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