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Adrian Planells Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kenner, Louisiana on Sep 24, 1989

Victim Details

Jul 13, 2014

Jul 26, 2022

Adrian

Planells

60

23

64 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 24, 1989

Kenner

Louisiana

Jefferson Parish

5559

Kenner Police Department

Kenner

Louisiana

Jefferson Parish

70062

500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062, Louisiana

5047122200

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.kennerpd.com/

Kenner Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25295) and 8 other sources
In the early morning hours of September 24, 1989, 23-year-old Adrian Juan Planells vanished from Kenner, Louisiana, leaving behind a loving family and a life full of promise. He had finished his shift as a dishwasher at the Casa Garcia restaurant and joined a coworker at Luc Eddie's lounge on Mississippi Avenue. After having a couple of beers, he told his friends he was heading home to study for a college exam. Witnesses saw him get into his bluish-green 1968 Chevrolet Camaro and drive away. That was the last time anyone ever saw him.

Adrian, who lived with his parents on Florida Avenue, was known as a responsible and family-oriented young man. He was a college student with aspirations and had never been away from home without notifying his family. In the wake of his disappearance, his family discovered that none of his personal belongings were missing from his room, and his bank account remained untouched. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving, with Louisiana license plate 816B554, also disappeared without a trace and was never re-registered or sold.

For decades, Adrian's family has been left with the torment of not knowing what happened to him. His sister, who was only 12 at the time of his disappearance, has continued to search for answers, hoping for closure for her family. The Kenner Police Department has revisited the case over the years, but the passage of time has made the investigation increasingly difficult. Despite the lack of new leads, the hope remains that someone will come forward with information that could finally solve the mystery of Adrian Planells' disappearance. The case is a poignant reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that surrounds unsolved missing person cases, as foul play is suspected in his disappearance, which remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Sep 24, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25295
  • EPISODE 200: Adrian Planells - The Vanished Podcast
  • Woman searches for brother missing for nearly 28 years | wwltv.com
  • Help Find Adrian Planells - Facebook
  • Adrian Planells | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Adrian Juan Planells - The Charley Project
  • Adrian Planells - The Vanished Podcast on Tapesearch
  • The 1989 Disappearance of Adrian Planells! - YouTube

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Louisiana - unidentified case UP2160
    John Doe — Louisiana
    UP2160 • Found Oct 4, 1991
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 26–36 vs 23 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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