Among the Dirt and Trees

What Happened To Dr Gonzo? The Disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta

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January 24, 2022 5:26am

10m

Oscar Zeta Acosta was a prominent lawyer, politician, and activist known for ruffling feathers. He wrote books. He criticized the police. He was the inspiration for Dr. Gonzo in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. And, one day, he went missing. Known for his loud personality and love of recreational drugs, countless theories have emerged throughout the years to explain his disappearance. Was his disappearance an accident, a fight, or an attack fueled by politics? It’s anyone’s guess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.