Name: James Wood
Age: 43 years old
Last Seen: June 19, 2025
Location: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Status: Found deceased in September 2025
Case Information
43 year old James Wood was last seen in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on June 19, 2025. He was last seen at the LA 22 Mart on the corner of Highway 22 and Lee’s Landing.
Background
James Wood lives in the 40000 block of River Road in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. At the time of his disappearance, he was working on remodeling his mother’s home.
Disappearance
On June 19, 2025, James Wood was last seen at the LA 22 Mart on the corner of Highway 22 and Lee’s Landing in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Surveillance video shows him leaving the store wearing all black and heading down Lee’s Landing, away from Highway 22. James never made it back home, and hasn’t been heard from since.
His family reported him missing to law enforcement on June 25, 2025.
Investigation
James’ car, keys, and other personal belongings were found at his home in the 40000 block of River Road in Ponchatoula, where he lives alone.
Multiple searches on foot and by air have been conducted, but have turned up no further clues as to his whereabouts.
The sheriff’s office says they have not ruled out foul play in James’ case.
Remains Found in September
In March 2026, DNA testing confirmed that remains found in Ponchatoula last September belong to James Wood. James died from a gunshot wound, and his case is now being investigated as a homicide.
A vacant building near where his remains were found was burnt down shortly after he was discovered. At this time it’s unclear if the two cases are related.
Appearance
James had brown hair, green eyes, stands 5’8 tall, and weighs 148 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
James was last seen wearing all black.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of James Wood to please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at (985) 902-2045, or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at (800) 554-5245.
You can also submit an anonymous tip online.
Resources & Further Information
Family of Tangipahoa Parish Man Missing For More Than 30 Days Speaks Out – WBRZ
Search Intensifies For Missing Tangipahoa Parish Man One Month After Disappearance – WBRZ
Missing Man Hasn’t Been Seen Or Heard From In Days; Deputies Asking For Public Help – WAFB
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