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Nov 14, 2019
Mar 01, 2021
John
Samas
77
66
65 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the autumn of 2013, 66-year-old John A. Samas was last seen in Parma, Ohio. At the time, he was experiencing homelessness and had told people he was living near the train tracks. His physical appearance was described as having long gray hair, a long gray beard, and bad teeth. Mr. Samas was known to have traveled all over the country previously, and his connection with his family was intermittent. This lifestyle, unfortunately, meant that a significant amount of time would pass before the full gravity of his absence was realized by authorities, making the initial stages of the investigation incredibly challenging. A concerning aspect of his disappearance was the complete cessation of all personal activity. His family reported that he had not been in contact with them since 2013, and perhaps more alarmingly, his pension had not been accessed for five years. This lack of financial transactions was a significant red flag for investigators, suggesting that he had not simply moved on without informing his family. The official report of his disappearance was not filed with the Parma Police Department until November 9, 2019, several years after he was last seen. This delay created substantial hurdles for law enforcement in gathering timely information and potential evidence. The case of John Samas is a sad illustration of how vulnerable individuals, particularly those without a permanent home, can vanish with little immediate notice. Despite the passage of time, efforts to find him have continued, with his case being registered in national missing persons databases. The overview of this case is one of a quiet disappearance, marked by a lack of communication and financial inactivity. The years of silence since he was last seen walking along the train tracks in Parma leave his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.
Sep 01, 2013
Parma
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
44134
No
66345
Parma Police Department
Parma
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
44129
Scott Faulisi
Detective
5555 Powers Boulevard, Ohio
4408851234
Local
Law Enforcement
1903838
2019-11-09
Parma Police Department
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
05/30/2026
