FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2026-52
James Lee Kirby
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Sherman, Texas
Summary:
James Lee Kirby, 49, is a fugitive wanted out of Bryan County, Oklahoma since February 2, 2026, for failure to appear on first-degree rape and incest charges. He is also wanted by Grayson County, Texas on June 2, 2026 warrants for aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault. His GPS monitoring device stopped operating in early 2026 while on pre-trial release, and he has been missing since. He was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List in July 2026.
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Circumstances of Offense:
In early 2026, while Kirby was on pre-trial release for first-degree rape and incest charges out of Bryan County, Oklahoma, his GPS monitoring device stopped operating right before the trial date. Immediately prior to the trial date, his GPS monitoring device ceased operating and his whereabouts since then are not known. He failed to appear for trial on February 2, 2026, triggering a failure to appear warrant in Bryan County, Oklahoma.
Additional Details:
Kirby was arrested in Grayson County, Texas on November 5, 2024 for aggravated sexual assault. Several weeks later, he posted bond and was released from jail while awaiting trial on the Oklahoma charges. On June 2, 2026, Grayson County issued additional warrants for his arrest for one count of aggravated sexual assault and two counts of sexual assault. His criminal history includes aggravated sexual assault and assault causing bodily injury. He is considered armed and dangerous and is reported to be an avid hunter with access to firearms. Kirby was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List on July 9, 2026. Tips must be sent to Texas Crime Stoppers to qualify for their reward.
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Timeline of Events
James Lee Kirby added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List; Texas Crime Stoppers offers $7,500 reward
Grayson County, Texas issues warrant for Kirby's arrest for one count of aggravated sexual assault and two counts of sexual assault
Kirby's GPS monitoring device stops operating; failure to appear warrant issued out of Bryan County, Oklahoma for first-degree rape and incest charges
Kirby arrested in Grayson County, Texas for aggravated sexual assault
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