John Smith South
Mountain City, TN

Mr. John South was reported missing on December 17, 1998. Mr. South had made arrangements to meet with his family on December 20, 1998 to decorate a christmas tree. The family members were not able to make contact with Mr. South for several days. His family contacted the Johnson County Sheriff's Department and filed a missing person under circumstances indicating that the disappearance was not voluntary. Mr. South's 1985, white Subaru was also missing bearing a Tennessee Vehicle Registration Number: 774-HJL.
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