Walked Out of Star Wars and Into the Unknown The Mystery of John Ballenger

By Bucklesberry Lemonade | Sep 29, 2025
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On June 26, 1977—his 20th birthday—John Clifton Ballenger went to see Star Wars with friends in Satellite Beach, Florida. Partway through the movie, he excused himself to use the bathroom and never returned. He carried only $15 and left behind no trace. Despite years of searching, no answers have ever surfaced.


Was John trying to escape his struggles, or did darker forces play a role in his disappearance? Join us as we explore one of Florida’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. #missingpersons #subscribe #crime