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Francis Anthony Rossana

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Francis Anthony Rossana

Case
#4893
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Oct 8, 2026
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989

Missing Person: Francis Anthony Rossana

Justice for Francis Anthony Rossana — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

Why was Rossana's vehicle at McCarran Airport when he had no travel plans?

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location
Lead #2

Was Rossana actually at the airport, or did someone else leave his vehicle there?

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timeline
Lead #3

What were Rossana's activities and contacts in the hours before his disappearance?

Francis Anthony Rossana, a 67-year-old bar owner, disappeared on April 20, 1989, from Las Vegas, Nevada under puzzling circumstances—his vehicle was discovered at McCarran Airport despite having no travel plans. The exact reason for his presence at the airport and what happened after remain unknown, leaving investigators with few leads after more than three decades. Anyone with information about Frank's whereabouts or activities on April 20, 1989, is urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Case
#4893
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Oct 8, 2026
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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suspect
Lead #4

Were there any business disputes or personal conflicts involving the bar owner?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP82729. Missing person: Francis Anthony Rossana.

Last known contact: 1989-04-20 in Las Vegas, Clark, NV. Circumstances: Francis “Frank” Rossana was last seen on April 20, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

His vehicle was later found at the McCarran Airport with no signs of a struggle. Frank was the owner of a bar in Las Vegas at the time of his disappearance and had no plans to travel from the area.

Demographics: 67 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 230 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | 89-26528.

Timeline of Events

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1989-04-20

Last Known Contact

Francis Anthony Rossana last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a bar owner with no plans to travel.

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1989-04-20

Vehicle Discovery

Rossana's vehicle was found at McCarran Airport with no signs of struggle.

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Case Information

Incident:April 20, 1989
Last Updated:October 16, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 20, 1989
Last Updated:October 16, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 7028282907
You can remain anonymous