Zabullah Alam
Missing since June 25, 1998 from Groveton, Fairfax County, Virginia
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: August 30, 1975
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 22 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8"; 140 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Afghani descent. Dark brown hair; brown eyes.
• Clothing: Dress shirt and a tie.
• Dentals: Available
• AKA: Zabe, Zabi, Zabiuflah, Zabiullah

Circumstances of Disappearance
Zabullah Alam was last seen around 18:00 on June 25, 1998, leaving his apartment in Grovestown, VA.

At the time of his disappearance, he worked as a server at the Fish Market in Old Town Alexandria, and attended Northern Virginia Community College.

He drove to Washington, D.C. — in a red 1985 BMW with Virginia license plates ZAK-9953 — to a job interview at Union station, for a landscaping position with an unknown prospective employer, and was never heard from again. His vehicle was found In Lanham, Maryland, on June 28. 1998.

In April 1998, Alam had witnessed a burglary at his home. He identified Christopher Andaryl Wills as the the culprit, and Wills was arrested. Alam disappeared ten days after Wills’ preliminary hearing. In 1999, Will was charged with kidnapping resulting in death and was convicted in 2001. No trace of Alam has been found.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Fairfax County Police Department
703-246-7526

Source Information:
Namus

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