#46: Casey Kasem
Year of disappearance: 2014
Year of discovery: 2014
In May 2014, Casey Kasem, the legendary voice of American radio, became embroiled in a highly publicized family feud as he battled advanced Parkinson’s. Allegations swirled that his wife, Jean, had isolated him from his children, prompting a court to grant his daughter, Kerri, temporary conservatorship.
The drama deepened when Kasem, 82, was discovered in Washington with Jean, who claimed they were on vacation. The revelation fueled tensions and headlines, but the story turned tragic just weeks later when Kasem passed away.