A Phoenix family's unyielding search for their missing grandfather, Darrel Johnson Sr., stretches into the sixth-month mark after his mysterious disappearance in New Mexico last summer.
According to AZ Family, Darrel Sr., last seen at Conchas Lake State Park, continues to be the subject of an intense search by loved ones and law enforcement. His son, Darrel Johnson Jr., and daughter-in-law, Michaelyn Memoli haven't wavered in their efforts to unravel the circumstances behind his enigma of a vanishing act that defies the character of a man they described as ever-present and dependable, their dedication has taken them on a 9-hour drive from Arizona to the New Mexico campsite.
The situation around Darrel Sr.'s, which the family calls "Bubba", disappearance remains perplexing, with NBC News reporting that he was in the company of a sizable group exceeding 30 individuals at the lake for a birthday celebration. The family combed through the details shared by the campers who last interacted with him, including a neighbor who lent Darrel Sr. a flashlight around 12:30 a.m. on June 29, before his untraceable departure from the vicinity. Despite search dogs, drones, and volunteers scanning land and water his belongings were found unaltered in his tent, his wallet, and phone though, missing—its last cellular signal ping registered, but showing no further activity potentially due to being powered off or battery depletion.
As the family continues the search, they appeal to the public for any information regarding Darrel Sr.'s whereabouts and encourage contacting them at [email protected] or (602) 767-3060, further efforts to locate Darrel Sr. are recorded on the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse website and anyone with information is urged to contact NMSP Dispatch at 505-425-6771 or email the Missing Persons Clearinghouse at [email protected], NBC News noted
