Bobby Davidson Missing Person Case

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Bobby

Davidson

91

31

6'0 - 6'2 inches

150 lbs

White

Male

In November of 1965, a 31-year-old Navy veteran named Bobby Davidson disappeared from Phoenix, Arizona, leaving behind a life he had just begun to rebuild. Having moved to the city only since March of that year following a divorce, Bobby had quickly established himself as a dependable and highly-regarded employee at Byassee Equipment Co., where he serviced and repaired appliances. His work ethic and knowledge of electronics so impressed his boss that he was being considered for a partnership in the business. On the evening he was last seen, Bobby followed a routine that gave no indication of the mystery that would follow. He cashed his weekly paycheck after work, went to his apartment near 20th Street and Roosevelt to shower and change, and then headed out for the evening. His destination was Kissel's Cocktail Lounge, located in the area of Central Avenue and East Monroe Street. According to a waitress, he had a single drink before leaving around 10:00 p.m., mentioning that he was going to find a place to have dinner. From that moment on, Bobby Davidson was never seen or heard from again. The following day, his Mercedes was discovered locked and abandoned in a downtown loading zone near the lounge. Inside the trunk were his work tools, some of which were quite expensive, a detail that seemed inconsistent with a voluntary departure. The discovery of his car was just the beginning of a series of troubling findings for those who knew him. An investigation into his life and habits only deepened the mystery of his disappearance. At his apartment, authorities found all of his personal belongings, including his clothing. Friends and colleagues learned that he had recently made a car payment and paid his rent in advance, actions that suggested plans for the future, not an intention to vanish. Bobby, who was divorced and had no children, owned a cabin in Prescott that he enjoyed visiting, yet it too was left behind. His boss was adamant that Bobby was a reliable man who would never leave without informing anyone and that everyone who knew him liked him. The prevailing belief among those close to him was that his disappearance was not by choice. The case presents a perplexing overview: a man with a stable job, a promising future, and no known enemies, who simply vanished after leaving a bar for dinner, leaving behind his vehicle, his tools, and all of his possessions, with the case remaining unsolved for decades.

Nov 12, 1965

Phoenix

Arizona

Phoenix

Phoenix Police Departmen

602-261-8042

08/26/2026