The California Missing Five: The 2013 Disappearance of Sean Sidi

In early 2013, 19-year-old Sean suffered a traumatic injury. Sean was in a coma for a few days, and for a while, it wasn’t clear if he would survive. But he did.

Once out of the coma, and eventually out of the hospital, Sean had lingering issues. He had short-term memory struggles and would tire easily.

He required medication, and it would take some time for Sean to full heal physically.

On May 21, 2013, Sean talked to his mother on the phone. He told her he was going to visit a former high school teacher and borrow a tape.

Sean is seen on surveillance video leaving the French American School in Hayes Valley. His arm is in a sling, and he is seen walking away from the school, alone.

At 1:30 p.m., he calls his father and tells him he is taking the bus to a nearby park. He doesn’t specify which one. His father calls him back about 30 minutes later, but the call goes straight to voicemail, leading him to believe the phone had died.

Sean is not seen or heard from again.