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Salvador Bonadona Missing Person Case

Last seen in Donaldsonville, Louisiana on Apr 16, 1997

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In the spring of 1997, a cloud of uncertainty descended upon a Louisiana family when Salvador 'Sam' Bonadona, a 59-year-old man from Pierre Part, vanished without a trace. The last confirmed sighting of him was on April 16, 1997, in Donaldsonville, where he was seen by a friend. This would be the last time anyone reported seeing the man who was known to be in constant contact with his children. The days that followed his disappearance were filled with growing concern, which soon turned ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 16, 1997

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14624
  • 3948DMLA - Salvador Bonadona - Doe Network
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    Victim Details

    May 02, 2012

    Oct 06, 2022

    Salvador

    Bonadona

    87

    59

    66 inches

    170 lbs

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Apr 16, 1997

    Donaldsonville

    Louisiana

    Ascension Parish

    4179

    Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office

    Napoleonville

    Louisiana

    Assumption Parish

    70390

    112 Franklin Avenue, Louisiana

    9853697281

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.assumptionsheriff.com/

    97-002595

    Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    06/23/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey all,
    I've been digging into the Salvador "Sam" Bonadona case and something's really been bu... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
    Has anyone else noted how many times the car is emphasized in Sam Bonadona's case? It seems like all... ...Read More
    10/21/2023
    Has anyone else been curious about the state of Sam Bonadona’s 1991 Ford Explorer when it was foun... ...Read More
    02/14/2023

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