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John Haywood Barreto Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Jan 20, 1977

Victim Details

Jan 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

John

Haywood Barreto

84

35

6'2 inches

185 lbs

White

Male

Jan 20, 1977

Miami

Florida

Miami

Lake Oswego, Oregon Police Department

07/24/2026

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John Haywood Barreto, a 35-year-old man, was last heard from on January 20, 1977, in Miami, Florida. The final contact with him was when his family wired him money. Originally from Lake Oswego, Oregon, Barreto's case is being investigated by the Lake Oswego Police Department.

Barreto's disappearance is linked to a mental illness he developed after experimenting with LSD while serving in the U.S. Army. This condition caused him to travel aimlessly, particularly in warm weather, ...
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Last Seen: Jan 20, 1977

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