The person at the center of this case
John Mitchell Carroll
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1975
Missing Person: John Mitchell Carroll
Justice for John Mitchell Carroll — the trail went cold in 1975, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was John Mitchell Carroll meeting at the grocery store on September 23, 1975?
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vehicle
Lead #2What details can be confirmed about the maroon or red vehicle he may have entered?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone at or near the grocery store witness John's interaction with the person he was meeting?
John Mitchell Carroll, a 17-year-old blond-haired boy, disappeared on September 23, 1975, after being dropped off at a grocery store in Susanville, California to meet someone about a possible job. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, Levi's pants, and boots, and may have been picked up in a maroon or red vehicle. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators still seek information about who he was meeting and what happened that day.
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Lead #4Why was a 17-year-old being dropped off to meet a stranger for a job opportunity, and what was the nature of this job?
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NamUs case MP147889. Missing person: John Mitchell Carroll.
Last known contact: 1975-09-23 in Susanville, Lassen, CA. Circumstances: John Mitchell Carroll's date of last contact was on September 23, 1975.
On the day of disappearance, Mitch was dropped off at a local grocery store in Susanville, CA by his sister to meet someone for a possible job, possibly driving a maroon or red vehicle. Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White t-shirt, Levi's pants.; Eyewear: Wears glasses; Footwear: Boots.
Investigating agency: Susanville Police Department | 11588.
Timeline of Events
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1975-09-23
Last Contact
John Mitchell Carroll was dropped off at a local grocery store in Susanville, CA by his sister to meet someone for a possible job opportunity.
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Case Information
Incident:September 23, 1975
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 23, 1975
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5302575603
You can remain anonymous