A family is searching for answers following the disappearance of an Arizona grandfather.
As reported by NBC News, Darrel Jr. paid a visit to his father, known as Darrel “Bubba” Johnson, at his residence in Phoenix on June 27, 2024. During this visit, they went on an outing to the landfill together, and afterwards, Darrel Jr. treated his dad to lunch.
The following day, Darrel Sr. departed for a short vacation to New Mexico, where he participated in a birthday party alongside over 30 individuals at Conchas Lake State Park.
Regarding this trip, Darrel Sr.’s daughter-in-law, Michaelyn, mentioned, “Although he has never been to Conchas Lake, he has previously visited New Mexico with some members of the family. However, he has never ventured this far into such a remote area before.”
Others in the group said that they went to his tent at 11 p.m. on June 28, to zip it up and said their goodnights. That was the last time they saw him.
AZ Family reports that police stated that Darrel Sr.’s phone last pinged at the campsite, with records showing it was active the day after his disappearance.
“My sister called him two times. It rang and went to voicemail. She told me to call, and I called six times. It all rang, went to voicemail,” Darrel Jr. said.
Darrel Johnson Sr. is currently listed on the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse website.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the NMSP Dispatch at 505-425-6771 or email the Missing Persons Clearinghouse at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
The family has set up a websiteset up a website to raise awareness about his case and to gather potential leads.
Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo: Family Handout]
