Left and Center: John circa, 1961
Right: Age Progressed to age 65
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 21, 1961
Missing From: Newport Beach, Orange County, California
Classification: Lost, Injured Missing
Date Of Birth: April 28, 1946
Age: 15 years old
Height and Weight: 6’1″ and 159 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Male, Brown hair, Brown eyes, John has several acne scars on his face and his nickname is “Johnny”
NCMEC Number: 1156887
Details of Disappearance
John was last seen in Newport Beach, California on August 21st 1961. He was last seen surfing. On that same day, his surfboard was found with “questionable markings” on it. He has never been seen again. The circumstances of his disappearance indicate he likely drowned but his case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Santa Ana Police Department 714-834-4211
Source Information
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
California Department of Justice