Police Search For Local Guitarist
Rabble Rousers Guitarist Missing
Local musician John M. Spira disappeared on February 23rd, last seen at the business he co-owns, Universal Cable Construction in West Chicago. Spira, of St. Charles, is a guitarist for blues band Rabble Rousers and has practically vanished: No signs of disturbance were seen at his office, nor have his automobiles, credit cards, and bank accounts been used.
Police have conducted a number of searches, and friends and family blanketed local fields and forests for clues. He was last seen at 5:30 on February 23rd, didn’t make a restaurant to meet a friend three hours later, and missed Rabble Rousers’ show at Jason’s Steakhouse in Montgomery on February 24th.
Spira is about 5-feet, 7-inches tall, weighs approximately 140 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black turtleneck sweater, blue jeans, and a green aviator jacket, and frequently dons either a mustache or goatee.
Anyone with information is urged to call St. Charles Police Detective Troy Peacock (630) 377-4435 or DuPage County Sheriff’s Investigation Commander Mark Edwards (630) 407-2321.
— Steve Forstneger
To those who know Johnny and those concerned: A candlelight vigil will be held this Saturday March 10th at 6pm at Brian’s Charhouse in West Chicago. Please help show support for Johnny’s family, band members and friends.
Hi,
I went to high school with john and stephanie. I pray to god that he will be found ok. My prayers are with the family.
Candy Garland
New Trier grad-1982