Halloween Whodunit: The Tragic 1982 Unsolved Murder of James Adamski
On Halloween 1982, popular high school senior James Adamski disappeared after leaving a local bar. Two months later his body was discovered by hunters. What happened to James on that fateful night?
Background
James Adamski was an 18-year-old high school senior from Depew, New York, a small town in Erie County. Born in 1964, he was known to be a friendly, affable, and well-liked young man who was active inside and outside school.
James attended Depew High School, where he built a reputation as an outgoing and kind individual who got along with his classmates. He enjoyed socializing, dated several girls, and was seen as a good guy by those who knew him.
On the night of October 30, 1982, James went out to a local bar in his hometown of Depew, New York, to have a good time and celebrate Halloween with friends. James, known for his fun-loving nature, was dressed in his "American Gigolo" costume.
But what should have been a fun night with friends quickly turned into a nightmare for his family as James never returned home that night. Despite an extensive investigation and a reward of $11,000 for any new leads, the mystery of who murdered James Adamski has never …