The Missing Adam Emery

The Missing
Adam Charles Emery
Warwick, Rhode Island

 The Mysterious Case of Adam Emery 🌉

Adam C. Emery, born on November 10, 1962, became one of America’s most puzzling fugitives after vanishing on his 31st birthday, November 10, 1993, the same day he was convicted of second-degree murder in Rhode Island. The conviction stemmed from a tragic road rage incident that took the life of a 20 year old man. Just hours after being released on bail and awaiting formal sentencing, Adam disappeared from the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge alongside his wife, Elena. Though he was legally declared dead in 2004, many investigators believe he may still be alive.

The events leading up to the murder began on August 31, 1990, when he and his wife were dining at a restaurant in Rocky Point. His car was sideswiped, and he angrily pursued what he believed was the responsible vehicle, but he followed the wrong one. In a fatal confrontation, he stabbed and killed a man named Jason Bass, who was completely innocent. Despite forensic evidence later confirming that a different vehicle had actually hit Adam’s car, he rejected a plea deal for a lesser charge and insisted he acted in “self-defense.”

Adam faced up to 25 years in prison but was released on bail. That same night, he and his wife vanished. They left behind suicide notes, and their car was discovered abandoned on the Newport Bridge with the keys still inside. Earlier that day, the couple had been seen at a Burger King and later seen purchasing wearable weights from a sporting goods store, raising suspicions that they may have planned to jump. 

In 1994, a skull found in Narragansett Bay was later identified as Elena’s, but Adam’s body was never recovered.

Over the years, numerous sightings of Adam have been reported, first in Connecticut, then in Florida, and even across Europe, including France and Italy, where he has family ties. Authorities have investigated these leads but have never confirmed his whereabouts. The FBI has stated that if Adam is alive, he is most likely in Italy. They have worked with Italian authorities regarding these sightings, but none have led to any conclusions. 

While some believe he died by suicide alongside his wife, others suspect he staged his disappearance and successfully fled. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, continuing to intrigue investigators and the public alike. 🔍

If you have any further information, please contact the Warwick, RI police department at 401-468-4200.

May Jason Bass continue to rest in peace.

Sources:
Emery Roared – The Mystery Delver
Missing: Adam Emery | Warwick, RI | Uncovered 
Missing Person Case 
Adam Emery – Wikipedia 
Adam Charles Emery (1962-1993) – Find a Grave Memorial 
NBC 10 I-Team reexamines 1993 disappearance of Adam Emery in ‘Mystery Under the Bridge’ 
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Adam_Emery
The Murder of Jason Bass & Disappearance of Adam Emery (Rhode Island) | Dark Downeast