NSU Florida professor found safe nearly a week after he was reported missing, cops say
UPDATE: James Doan was safely located on Feb. 5. “He is in good health and reunited with his family,” Wilton Manors police said in a tweet.
ORIGINAL: Authorities are searching for a 69-year-old Nova Southeastern University professor who was last seen Monday afternoon before leaving his Wilton Manors home without his cellphone, credit cards and medication.
James Doan is a veteran literature educator with 30 years of experience, Brad Zuckerman, his husband, 65, told the Miami Herald.
Family and friends have been looking for him throughout Broward County, including in parks, bars, Oakland Park and downtown Fort Lauderdale, said Zuckerman, who married Doan in December 2021.
“We’ve been looking all over for him,” he said.
According to Zuckerman, Doan is retiring from NSU in May after 30 years of service.
“His students love him,” Zuckerman said. “He is extremely passionate about what he teaches.”
This story was originally published February 2, 2023 at 8:04 PM.
