“He was a wonderful person.”

James P. Hoffa reflects on the 30th anniversary of his father’s disappearance this July.

With the 51st anniversary of Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance coming up in two weeks, his family is urging the FBI to keep the case open and disclose any information regarding the infamous labor leader’s presumed killer.

Hoffa’s son, James, expressed to Fox News Digital, “We, along with many other Americans, would like to see this case resolved rather than just set aside.” He added, “It’s shocking to think the government would close such a significant case. This is something that affects the national interest, and the FBI should keep pushing toward a resolution.” The family seeks accountability and closure regarding this tragic event.

In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, James Hoffa mentioned that both he and his sister, Barbara Klancer, would find it troubling if the case were to close. They urged Patel to make public any information the FBI has on their father’s disappearance. “Uncovering the truth about my father’s disappearance is essential—for us and for our country,” he appealed, encouraging the FBI to pursue this case with vigor.

Jimmy Hoffa vanished on July 30, 1975, allegedly on his way to a meeting aimed at reclaiming his role as president of the Teamsters union. The last sighting was in the parking lot of the Matthias Red Fox restaurant in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, around 2:30 p.m. local time. His body has never been found, and no one has been charged in connection with his disappearance.

According to the documentary series “Riddle, The Search for James R. Hoffa,” Hoffa was reportedly picked up by mob figures Vito “Billy Jack” Giacalone and Anthony “Tony Pal” Palazzolo and taken to a residence owned by mobster Carlo Licata, where he was allegedly killed. The theory is that his remains may have been disposed of at a mob-operated facility in Hamtramck.

On the day he disappeared, Hoffa was reportedly expecting to meet with influential figures, including Anthony “Tony Jack” Giacalone and Anthony “Tony Pro” Provenzano. He needed their support in a bid to return to the union’s top position, as Provenzano controlled a significant New Jersey membership.

Even though there are many competing theories regarding Hoffa’s fate, a source has informed the FBI that he witnessed Hoffa’s death and implicated Giacalone as the killer. Documentation of this information exists, but it hasn’t been publicly disclosed yet.

James Hoffa’s plea resonates with many: “We seek resolution, not a pile of documents that just deepen the mystery.” The progress of the case remains unclear, but the FBI has stated its commitment to transparency. It has released thousands of documents, albeit with significant redactions that obscure key details.

James suggests that unredacted files could be handed over to the National Archives while keeping the case open. He emphasized, “We want cases solved, but we don’t want to receive a bunch of redacted documents.” The FBI’s Detroit field office is still pursuing the investigation and insists that it has taken every lead seriously over the past half-century, receiving valuable information from the public.

“It’s time for the FBI to solve this case and hold people accountable, even posthumously, for this national mystery,” James Hoffa concluded.

The eight-part series “Riddle, The Search for James R. Hoffa” is currently available for streaming.