Disturbing secret uncovered in story about missing California man found by sister after 25 years

A California man who went missing in 1999 was recently identified by his sister after his photo was printed in a USA Today article in April of this year. The man, Tommy Manizak, had been missing for 25 years, leaving his family in a state of uncertainty and worry. However, the joy of finding him was tainted by disturbing details that were uncovered.

Manizak, it was revealed, is a registered sex offender who was convicted in 1993, according to the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department. He served three years in county prison for his crime. The circumstances surrounding his case were puzzling, as it was reported that he had been fingerprinted, but it was later discovered that this had not actually occurred. This lack of proper identification kept the police from being able to locate him all these years.

When Marcella (Marcie) Nasseri, Manizak’s sister, saw his photo in the news article, she immediately recognized him as her long-lost brother. She had not heard from him since his disappearance, and the news came as a shock. Nasseri contacted the sheriff’s office, and it was revealed that Manizak had been admitted to a hospital in the Los Angeles area. However, he had since been transferred to another hospital in July.

Upon further investigation, it was found that Manizak had failed to register as a sex offender in his new location after leaving Lassen County. He had moved to Oregon and then continued to wander, never settling in one place for long. Despite the unsettling revelations about his past, Nasseri expressed her love and commitment to her brother, stating that she had been searching for him for 25 years and would not turn her back on him.

Nasseri has set up a GoFundMe page to seek assistance for her brother, who is currently in Lynwood, California, while she is 600 miles away in Lassen County. She is working towards a medical transfer for him to a facility closer to her. Manizak is reportedly learning to walk again, eating regular food, and is non-verbal. Nasseri is seeking financial help to provide him with essential items and support during this challenging time.

The story of Tommy Manizak’s rediscovery after 25 years highlights the complexities and difficulties that can arise in missing person cases. It also emphasizes the enduring bond of family and the unwavering love that can transcend even the most challenging circumstances.