Introduction

The disappearance of Abraham Maloof Kalaf in 1996 remains one of Arizona's most perplexing unsolved cases. At 79 years old, Kalaf vanished en route to a drilling site near Tombstone, leaving behind a trail of questions and few answers.

Background

Abraham Maloof Kalaf, affectionately known as "Abe," was born on December 2, 1916. Standing between 5'7" and 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds, he was of Lebanese descent, characterized by his gray hair and brown eyes. A notable feature was a long surgical scar on his back. Kalaf was the owner of Venture Drilling Company, located at 6700 North Oracle Road in Tucson, Arizona. ...Read More