A Quiet Life on the Road

James Negley Herz, a 78-year-old retired engineer, embraced the freedom of the open road in his golden years. Traveling solo in his Ford Ultra RV, Herz explored the American Southwest, a region known for its vast deserts and tight-knit RV communities. His journey was marked by regular correspondence with family, sharing tales of his adventures and the serenity he found in the desert landscapes.

The Last Known Communication

On February 24, 1998, Herz sent a letter to his family, postmarked from Quartzsite, Arizona—a town renowned for its appeal to RV enthusiasts and its annual gem and mineral shows. This letter would be the last confirmed contact anyone had with him. When subsequent communications ceased, concern grew among his relatives, prompting them to report him missing....Read More