Name: James Anthony Jenkins
Nickname: Tony
Age: 73 years old
Last Seen: May 13, 2025
Location: Scottsboro, Alabama
Status: Found deceased on December 6, 2025
Case Information
73 year old James Jenkins was last seen in Scottsboro, Alabama on May 13, 2025. He was last seen near his home on Poplar street around 4:00 pm.
Disappearance
At approximately 4:00 pm on May 13, 2025, James Jenkins was seen in the area of Poplar Street in Scottsboro, Alabama. At 6:37 pm he was captured on a neighbor’s ring camera.
James never returned home and hasn’t been heard from since. He has dementia and his family is extremely concerned for his safety.
Investigation
Searches in the area where he was last seen have been conducted with the help of a helicopter, but no additional clues as to his whereabouts have been found.
“We’ve chased every lead, we’ve spoken to everybody that has either said they saw something or even talked to the people they actually saw. We are still actively searching for Mr. Jenkins and trying to come up with a couple different ways that we haven’t pursued yet to hopefully find Mr. Jenkins,” Scottsboro Police spokesperson Coty Durham said.
James Jenkins Found Deceased
On December 6, 2025, James Jenkins was found deceased. No further details have been released at this time, and the investigation into his case remains ongoing.
Appearance
James has black hair, stands 5’7 tall, and weighs 167 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
He was last seen wearing a blue short sleeve t-shirt, red sweatpants with a white stripe, and black tennis shoes.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of James Jenkins please contact the Scottsboro Police Dept at (256) 574-3333.
Resources & Further Information
Family, Police Still Searching for Missing 73 Year Old Scottsboro Man – WAFF 48
Missing and Endangered Person Alert Issued For 73 year Old North Alabama Man – ABC 33/40
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