John Neal was 49 when he was last seen on April 9, 2019, in Niland, California. He had been staying at a hostel in Slab City and left that morning to catch a bus to El Centro to buy a new phone and medication but never returned.

Neal is described as a Caucasian male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds, with brown hair. His disappearance from a remote desert area has raised ongoing concerns for his safety. Despite searches and inquiries, no substantial leads have emerged and the case remains open.

If anyone was in or near Slab City or on buses between Niland and El Centro on April 9, 2019, or has information about John Neal’s whereabouts, please contact local law enforcement.