10 Missing Celebs Who Were NEVER Found

10 Missing Celebs Who Were NEVER Found

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be looking at the most notable public figures who mysteriously disappeared and have never been heard from since.



Jim Robinson

This Miami boxer is best remembered as one of Muhammad Ali’s first professional opponents. On February 7th 1961, Robinson stepped in as a last-minute replacement after Ali’s scheduled opponent failed to show. The bout ended swiftly, with Ali knocking him out about 90 seconds into the first round. While Ali’s career soared afterwards, Robinson’s fizzled out and he retired two years later. His last known interview was with Sports Illustrated in 1979, where he reflected on facing Ali. Since then, no one has seen or heard from Robinson. His disappearance might have gone unnoticed, if not for autograph collector Stephen Singer, who managed to collect signatures from 49 of Ali’s 50 opponents, but spent years unsuccessfully searching for Robinson.


DY

Born Forrest Schab, Canadian rapper DY was steadily rising in the music scene during the late 2000s. In February 2010, Billboard recognized him as one of Canada’s best emerging artists. However, by November of that year, his family reported him missing. They hadn’t seen him since August, when he mentioned plans to travel to Mexico. DY’s last known activity was in September, with birthday wishes he sent out to a radio personality on Facebook and Twitter. Rumors suggest that his disappearance may be tied to Mexican drug cartels, though it remains unclear if he ever made it to Mexico. DY, whose name stands for “Die Young,” had signed with CP Records in 2009, but his contract was terminated shortly before he vanished.


Jim Sullivan

In 1968, singer-songwriter Jim Sullivan left his native Nebraska for Los Angeles with his high school sweetheart Barbara, hoping to launch a successful music career. He released two albums, 1969’s “U.F.O.” and 1972’s “Jim Sullivan,” but neither achieved the success he had hoped for. Eventually, his faltering career strained his marriage. Desperate for a fresh start, Sullivan set out for Nashville, but he mysteriously disappeared along the way. His car was found abandoned near a remote ranch outside Santa Rosa, New Mexico, with his guitar and unsold records still inside. Speculation about his fate has ranged from foul play to alien abduction, or perhaps that he wandered into the desert. Despite massive searches, no trace of Sullivan has ever been discovered.


Joe Pichler

After starting his career at the age of four, Joe Pichler gained prominence as a child actor, with roles in “Varsity Blues” and the “Beethoven” film series. However, he stepped back from acting in 2003 to finish high school in his Washington hometown. After graduating in 2005, Pichler planned to return to LA the next year, but those plans were tragically cut short. On January 5th 2006, after spending the evening with friends, Pichler left for home, but never arrived. His car was discovered days later with a note in which he expressed feelings of disappointment, but no clear intention of self-harm. Although authorities suspect Pichler may have ended his own life, his family remains hopeful that he will one day return.


Tammy Lynn Leppert

The 1983 film “Scarface” remains a cinematic masterpiece, but one of its lesser-known cast members vanished before it even premiered. Tammy Lynn Leppert, a beauty queen and budding actress, appeared in 1983’s “Scarface” and “Spring Break.” She was set to move to Hollywood later that year, but mysteriously disappeared on July 6th. The last person to see Leppert was a male friend who picked her up in Rockledge, Florida, but left her at a parking lot after they argued. According to her mother, Leppert had shown erratic behavior shortly before her disappearance, seemingly afraid someone was trying to harm her. Since then, police have received calls from a woman claiming that Leppert is alive and pursuing a nursing career, but these claims remain unverified.


Connie Converse

Considered a trailblazer of the singer-songwriter genre, Connie Converse’s music went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. In the 1950s, Converse recorded a collection of introspective folk music in New York City, but her efforts to break into the music scene were futile. Disillusioned by her lack of success, she moved to Michigan in 1961, where she began working in academia. By the time she was 50, Converse was coping with depression and feelings of unfulfillment. In August 1974, she packed her belongings into her car, wrote farewell letters to her friends and family, and drove away, never to be seen again. Her music was rediscovered after it was featured on a radio show in 2004, gaining her a cult following.


Bison Dele

Between 1991 and 1999, Bison Dele had a solid NBA career, playing center for teams like the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls. But at age 30, Dele stunned everyone by deciding to retire early to travel the world. In July 2002, he set sail from Tahiti with his girlfriend, Serena Karlan, his brother, Miles Dabord, and the boat’s captain. However, only Dabord returned. Two months later, authorities arrested him after he forged his brother’s signature and bought over $150,000 worth of gold under his name. It is believed that Dabord killed all three individuals during a fight, although their bodies have never been found. Dabord took the truth with him when he ended his life in September 2002 by overdosing on insulin.


Richey Edwards

The guitarist and principal lyricist for Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, Richey Edwards was known for his raw, politically-charged songwriting. Edwards openly dealt with depression and self-harm, and channeled much of his inner pain into his music. On February 1st 1995, just before the band’s U.S. tour, Edwards checked out of a hotel in Wales and vanished. His car was later found abandoned near the Severn Bridge, where many people had ended their lives. This fueled speculation that Edwards had done the same, but no conclusive evidence was ever discovered. Over the years, there have been reported sightings of Edwards in places like India and Israel, but none confirmed. In November 2008, he was declared legally dead.



Sean Flynn

Born to Hollywood legend Errol Flynn, Sean Flynn first followed in his father’s footsteps, appearing in a string of films between 1960 and 1966. He soon grew disillusioned with acting and tried his hand at various careers before finding his true calling in photojournalism. Flynn quickly developed a reputation for fearlessly embedding himself in dangerous combat zones to capture striking images of conflict. On April 6th 1970, during the Vietnam War, Flynn and fellow photojournalist Dana Stone were last seen riding motorcycles towards a Viet Cong checkpoint in Cambodia. They were apparently captured by communist guerillas, but their fate remains unknown. Some theories suggest they were executed by the Khmer Rouge, while others believe they may have died in captivity.



Amelia Earhart

This trailblazing aviator made history by becoming the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. This achievement catapulted Amelia Earhart into the spotlight, and she embraced her celebrity status, writing best-selling books, going on speaking tours and even launching a female clothing line. Always wanting to break new ground, Earhart set her sights on her most ambitious goal yet: becoming the first woman to circumnavigate the world. However, on July 2nd 1937, while flying from Lae, New Guinea to Howland Island, Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, vanished over the Pacific Ocean. Although it is widely believed they ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean, no trace of the aircraft or their remains has ever been found.



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