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John A. Randall Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carson City, Nevada on Oct 01, 1997

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

John

A. Randall

80

52

5'8 inches

145 lbs

White

Male

Oct 01, 1997

Carson City

Nevada

Carson City

Santa Monica Police Department

06/26/2026

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In the late summer of 1997, John A. Randall, an electrical engineer residing in Santa Monica, California, made some decisions that would mark the beginning of a long and perplexing mystery. Sometime in August of that year, he departed from his home, leaving behind the majority of his personal belongings, including his cherished cat. Around this same time, a significant financial transaction took place when he wired $50,000 to his mother who was living in Greece. These actions, while unusual, wer ...
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Last Seen: Oct 01, 1997

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  • John A. Randall - The Charley Project
  • NV - John Randall, 52, Carson City, Oct 1997 | Websleuths
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