Barry Alan Block, a 24-year-old resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, went missing on June 22, 1988, along with his roommate, David Rhodes. The two men lived in Drake Towers, an apartment complex in the city. Both vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind personal items such as Rhodes' cellphone and briefcase, with no indication that they had planned to be away for long. The air conditioning was left running in their apartment, suggesting they had intended to return soon.
Block and Rhodes shared ownership of a boat, and shortly after their disappearance, another co-owner sold the vessel. Although their disappearances have been linked to potential involvement in drug-related activities, no substantial evidence has emerged to confirm this theory. Additionally, both men were part of the local gay community, raising speculation about possible connections to other disappearances of gay men in the area around that time.
Despite various leads, including a possible connection to notorious criminals like Steven Lorenzo and Scott Schweikert—who were convicted years later for the murders of other gay men—no direct link has been established between them and Block's case. The case remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to investigate possible connections between Block’s disappearance and other unsolved cases from the region.Last Seen: Jul 19, 1988
