Celebrity Disappearances That Remain Unsolved Mysteries to This Day

Oscar Zeta Acosta, the fiery Mexican-American lawyer, activist, and larger-than-life figure immortalized by Benicio Del Toro in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, lived on the edge. A champion for Chicano rights and a partner in Hunter S. Thompson’s wild escapades, Acosta’s frenzied life was as chaotic as the stories he inspired.

In 1974, at just 39, he vanished in Mexico, leaving behind only whispers of his fate. Whether the victim of foul play or consumed by his excesses, his disappearance added an air of mystery to an already legendary persona, ensuring his story remains as unforgettable as his presence.