
The person at the center of this case
Ellis Worthington List Jr.
Justice for Ellis Worthington List Jr. โ the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was a 53-year-old physician traveling alone to a medical conference, and were there any complications or concerns about the trip?
What was the specific route Ellis took from Globe, and were there any known hazards or isolated areas along the way?
Has anyone reported seeing Ellis or his vehicle after October 29, 1986, or in the days immediately following?
Ellis Worthington List Jr., a 53-year-old physician, disappeared on October 29, 1986, while traveling to a medical conference in Globe, Arizona. He was last seen in Gila County and has not been located despite decades of investigation. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information that might explain what happened to him.
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What vehicle was Ellis driving, and has it ever been located or recovered?
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NamUs case MP101162. Missing person: Ellis Worthington List Jr..
Last known contact: 1986-10-29 in Globe, Gila, AZ. Circumstances: Ellis List Jr.
was reported to have last been seen on 10/29/1986 in Gila County, AZ on his way to a medical conference. Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 185 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Gila County Sheriff's Office | 230300462.
Ellis Worthington List Jr. was last seen on October 29, 1986, in Gila County, Arizona, while en route to a medical conference.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.