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Rest in Peace, James
Rest in peace, James. You will be missed.
** Sad news -- it looks like James's body has been found. This is very, very sad, and my heart goes out to the Kim family and James's co-workers at CNet. I'm especially heartbroken for the family.
Some of you may have already heard, but CNet's MP3 editor, James Kim, is missing somewhere in Oregon along with his family.
The Kims took a road trip to Oregon over Thanksgiving and never returned -- no phone calls, no messages, no word period. They've been missing for a week.
I'm really saddened about this. I didn't know James personally, but he's a great editor and seems like a really nice, down-to-earth guy. And factor in his missing wife and young children, and this could end up being a real tragedy, especially with the treacherous mountain roads in Oregon.
I really, really hope he and his family make it back safe and sound. If you're in the Oregon area, please keep your peepers peeled for Mr. Kim or any other clues. This site has all the official info you need to know. If you've seen anything, please, for the love of God, speak up!
In other news, GamePro is moving! We're headed back to San Francisco to reunite with out MacWorld and PC World brethren. I'm less-than-excited from a commuting point of view (I live in the East Bay), but hopefully I'll be moving much closer in the next month or two.
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wiifreak33
Posted at: 2006-12-03 08:22:32.0
I hope they didn't get into an accident like you said. It almost happened to me in the Smoky Mountains because there were no guardrails.
kamillion
Posted at: 2006-12-03 22:06:32.0
that is creepy great man what if it was a ghost! sh*t i hate ghosts. Even if it's not ghosts i hope they're okay.
ffman
Posted at: 2006-12-04 19:48:20.0
Wow.....weird. Hope all works out; I will pray for he and his family. His wife and daughters have been found, though.
LMG
Posted at: 2006-12-05 13:58:24.0
They found his wife abd kidfs and their all rigth, but they said thatr he had left the car to go get help. i just hope everything turns out for the best.
LMG
Posted at: 2006-12-06 15:09:08.0
I'm sorry to report, that while his wife and kids were found alive, he went out to go get help. and well just go to The Link.
ViciousSid
Posted at: 2006-12-06 16:24:09.0
My heart goes out to the Kim family and the CNET employees. This must be very difficult. I'm really bummed. =(
viperxmns
Posted at: 2006-12-07 07:12:40.0
I thought the picture I saw on the news looked somewhat familiar but it just hit me now. He died trying to save his family; a hero, if you will. Best of luck to his family and friends.
Monizzle
Posted at: 2006-12-07 13:13:42.0
Wow i had heard this story on the news but i did not know that he was a game editor this story is really sad.
IrishDragon23
Posted at: 2006-12-07 15:32:15.0
It really is sad. I just hope the rest of the family is OK. It just hits you hard sometimes.
Shinobi558
Posted at: 2006-12-08 13:31:01.0
I've been following this story on the news, I had no idea he worked for CNet. It's a real shame. My prayers to his family and loved ones.
KILL3R360
Posted at: 2006-12-08 17:13:35.0
I also saw this on CNN but I didn't know he worked for CNet either. Wow this really sucks The guy had balls though going through that weather for his family that's real courage and heart.
simple
Posted at: 2006-12-09 23:43:06.0
this is verry VERRY sad i hope he finds the eternal bliss...or at least the restroom
SeventhSign
Posted at: 2006-12-11 13:28:35.0
The moment I heard the report that the wife and kids were found and that James had went out for help, I knew that this thing wasn't going to have a happy ending. He was very brave to venture out alone in that type of weather, but, as we know now, it would have been better to just stay in the car.p
haloboy2813
Posted at: 2006-12-12 15:09:17.0
man that sounds really bad i hope they turn out all right and i wish them the best of luck :(
FireRodent
Posted at: 2008-04-27 03:23:17.0
I've almost been lost numerous times in that same area. Combine the darkness and bad weather, and that place is a veritable trap. I was so sad when they finally found his body. I held out hope till the end. James will definitely be missed. RIPYou must be registered and logged in to post comments.
Posted at: 2006-12-03 07:34:20.0
well the story is weird and are yall comin to the south