Oscar Zeta Acosta was a prominent lawyer, politician, and activist known for ruffling feathers.

He wrote books. He criticized the police. He was the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

And, one day, he went missing.

Known for his loud personality and love of recreational drugs, countless theories have emerged throughout the years to explain his disappearance.

Was his disappearance an accident, a fight, or an attack fueled by politics? It’s anyone’s guess.

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