Carl Alfred Eder, age 33, disappeared on January 1, 1976, from Napa County, California. His case is particularly notable due to his criminal history. In 1958, at the age of 16, Eder had been taken in by a man named Thomas Pendergast, who offered him shelter. Shortly after, Eder committed a brutal crime, murdering Pendergast's wife and their four children. Eder was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but escaped in 1974 from a minimum-security facility. Despite nationwide searches, Eder remained a fugitive.
Eder was last seen in 1976, and his whereabouts since then have been unknown. He became one of the longest-running fugitives in the U.S., and it is believed he may have evaded capture for decades, with possible sightings reported in the 1980s. His case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts, though no substantial leads have emerged in recent years.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1976
