Robert Ivan Nichols, New Albany, IN
Had son who lived in Ohio, positively matched Joseph Newton Chandler.
Son said last contact with father was in 1965, a letter postmarked from Napa, CA.
Was in Navy, injured and received Purple Heart. Came back from war and burned his uniform. Resided in Dearborn, MI 1964, settled in San Fran & poss LA. Reported missing by family in 1965. Failed to locate him. Never contacted family again.
Don't know why he did what he did.
Son now speaking. Thanks everyone on the team. Puts to rest a mystery in their family. Grateful it's put to rest. Knew it was him from photos. Holds no animosity towards his father. Thanks everyone.
Now various members of the investigative team thanking each other. Still want to figure out whole story about why he left.