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Salvador "Sam" Bonadona, 59 years old, was last seen on April 18, 1997, in Pierre Part, Louisiana. Suffering from schizophrenia, Bonadona was known for staying in frequent contact with his family. However, on April 20, 1997, his 1991 Ford Explorer was found abandoned and stuck in the mud on a dirt road near Brusly St. Martin, about two miles west of Louisiana Highway 996. Despite a thorough search involving boats, off-road vehicles, and helicopters, no trace of him was found.
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Last Seen: Apr 16, 1997
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Last Seen: Apr 16, 1997
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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
180
4179
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
Napoleonville
Louisiana
Assumption Parish
70390
112 Franklin Avenue, Louisiana
9853697281
County
Law Enforcement
97-002595
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
11/29/2025
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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
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
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
02/14/2023
