Case Details
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- Missing Since:
- Missing Since 06/17/1997
- Missing From:
- Missing From Carmel Valley, California
- Classification:
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Gender:
- Male
- Race:
- Race White
- Date of Birth:
- Date of Birth 12/06/1954 (70)
- Age:
- Age 42 years old
- Height and Weight:
- Height and Weight 5’11, 190 pounds
- Clothing/Jewelry Description:
- Clothing/Jewelry Description A Dick’s Place t-shirt.
- Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Howells may have a mustache, beard or a goatee.
- Details of Disappearance:
- In June 1997, playwright and director, Howells, vanished. He was last seen at a golf course in Carmel Valley, California. His car was found parked there the next morning, with his wallet, ID, golf clubs (but not his cart), and the manuscript of his new play inside. His golf cart was found on the 13th tee.
His wife, actress/playwright Sherry Glaser, suspects he may have faked his disappearance, possibly due to being jealous of her success and feeling overwhelmed by childcare responsibilities after she quit working. He had also lied about showing his play to an agent. Howells’ friends, however, believe other factors might be involved.
Before disappearing, Howells was reportedly depressed, stressed about being the sole provider, and coping with the recent death of Glaser’s father. He’d also been indulging in unhealthy habits like gambling and substance use. Glaser believes suicide is a possibility.
Despite a search, no trace of Howells was ever found. He was declared legally dead in 2002, and the case remains a mystery.
- Agency:
- Monterey County Sheriff’s Department 831-755-3700
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This person was missing Missing Since 06/17/1997