Above Images: Bonadona, circa 1997
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 18, 1997 from Pierre Part, Louisiana Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: August 1, 1937 Age: 59 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 178 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Gray hair, brown eyes. Bonadona's nickname is Sam. Medical Conditions: Bonadona suffers from schizophrenia. He is not considered dangerous to others, however.
Details of Disappearance
Bonadona was last seen in Pierre Part, Louisiana on April 18, 1997. He has never been heard from again. On April 20, his Ford Explorer was found on a dirt road near a swamp, two miles west of Louisiana 996, near Bruly St. Martin. Bonadona's disappearance wasn't reported until April 21, the day after his abandoned vehicle was found.It's uncharacteristic of Bonadona to be out of touch with his family; prior to his disappearance, he was in constant contact with his children. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated December 30, 2008; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
504-369-7281
LA Repository for Unidentified & Missing People
The Baton Rouge Advocate