Shriram V. Lele, 53, vanished after being seen at New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana, on April 6, 1996. He was preparing to board a flight back to India and was reportedly wearing a long-sleeved black and white checkered dress shirt, brown pants, and black shoes. He’s described as five feet five inches, about 120 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and a mole on his upper left lip.

Reports indicate he did board the flight but was never confirmed to have arrived in India, and no trace has been reported since he was last seen at the airport. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is listed as the investigating agency. The circumstances are puzzling because his disappearance began in a secure, public location during an international trip and the trail goes cold after boarding.

If anyone saw Shriram at the airport, on the flight, or has information about his travel after April 6, 1996, please share what is known.