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Packer was last seen on December 5, 1978 in Tempe, Arizona. He left his home in the 900 block of east Laguna Drive to go on an extended vacation, possibly to the Pacific Northwest. He has never been heard from again.
Packer's vehicle was found abandoned at the East Verde River Campgrounds near the East Verde Rive Bridge on State Route 87 in Payson, Arizona on December 12. The car was unlocked and the key was in the ignition.
Packer didn't leave an itinerary for his vacation and ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 05, 1979
Packer's vehicle was found abandoned at the East Verde River Campgrounds near the East Verde Rive Bridge on State Route 87 in Payson, Arizona on December 12. The car was unlocked and the key was in the ignition.
Packer didn't leave an itinerary for his vacation and ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 05, 1979
Links to Additional Sources (4)
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Feb 02, 2010
May 23, 2022
Roger
Packer
70
26
66 inches
68 inches
130 lbs
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 05, 1979
Payson
Arizona
Gila County
132
8146
Tempe Police Department
Tempe
Arizona
Maricopa County
85281
John McGowan
Detective
120 East 5th Street, Arizona
4803508311
Local
Law Enforcement
79-001886
Tempe Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been intrigued by the small window of time between when Packer went missing and when... ...Read More
03/30/2024
03/30/2024
I find it really puzzling that Packer didn't let his parents or anyone else know about his extended ... ...Read More
08/29/2023
08/29/2023
Has anyone looked into the weather conditions around the East Verde River area on December 12, 1978?... ...Read More
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
