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, often by Trailways or Greyhound bus. At the time of his disappearance, Barreto was receiving disability payments. These funds were deposited into an account that his mother could access, and he would contact her to have money wired to him as needed.
John Haywood Barreto is described as a white male, with blue eyes and brown hair, which he may have worn long, in a crew cut, or shaved. He also has red facial hair and might have a beard. He has several distinguishing marks, including a burn scar on the left side of his chest, a prominent scar down his right arm, and an appendectomy scar. His height and weight have been reported with some variation, ranging from 5'9" to 6'2" and 160 to 185 pounds. Dental records, DNA, and fingerprints are available for identification purposes. Few details are available regarding the specific circumstances of his disappearance.Last Seen: Jan 20, 1977
