0 Vanished in the Desert: The Unsolved Disappearance of John Smith Jr. in 1972 Las Vegas
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 05/15/2025
A Routine Meeting That Turned Into a Mystery
On November 13, 1972, 31-year-old John Smith Jr. informed a friend that he was going to meet a man named "Rick" in Las Vegas, Nevada. This seemingly ordinary meeting marked the last time anyone saw or heard from Smith. Days later, his friend received a phone call from an unidentified individual claiming that Smith was deceased. No further information was provided, and Smith has remained missing ever since.
The Initial Investigation and Sparse Leads
Following Smith's disappearance, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department initiated an investigation. Despite their efforts, the case yielded few leads. The mysterious phone call added an eerie element to the case but did not provide actionable information. The identity of "Rick" and the caller remain unknown, leaving investigators with little to pursue. ...Read More