Vidal resided in Haverstraw, New York in May 2000. He was last seen departing his residence sometime during the month. Vidal walked in an undetermined direction. He was wearing baggy jeans and a faded green jacket. Vidal frequented the downtown Haverstraw area at the time of his disappearance. He has family members in New York City, New York; Texas; and Florida. Vidal may have been seen on 36th Street and 6th Avenue in the Times Square area of New York City sometime after he vanished, but the sighting has never been confirmed. It is not clear if Vidal chose to leave the area of his own accord or if other factors were involved in his disappearance.