The ghost of TWA Flight 847 still haunts the corridors of the FBI, thirty-eight years after a summer sky turned crimson over the Mediterranean. Mohammed Ali Hamadei, a name whispered with a venomous chill, remains at large, a phantom flitting through the back alleys and shadowy corners of Lebanon, likely shielded by the very organization that birthed his brutality: Lebanese Hizballah. He’s the man federal investigators say helped orchestrate the airborne nightmare, the hijacking that ended with the murder of Navy diver Robert Stethem, beaten and tossed overboard like garbage.
Hamadei, born June 13, 1964, is described as approximately 5’8”, weighing in around 150 pounds. A lean build, dark hair, brown eyes… unremarkable features, perhaps, except for the mole just below his right eye, a tiny imperfection that marks him as a predator. Don’t let the mundane details fool you. This isn’t a petty thief we’re talking about. This is a man accused of conspiracy, air piracy, hostage-taking, and aiding and abetting a terror campaign that stained the skies with innocent blood. He’s considered armed and dangerous, a seasoned operative with decades to disappear into the labyrinthine networks of the Middle East.
The details of that June day in 1985 are etched in the memories of those who lived through it. A flight from Athens to Rome turned into a living hell when a group of hijackers seized control, holding passengers and crew hostage for days. Stethem, a young man serving his country, became a symbol of their callous disregard for human life. Hamadei, investigators allege, was a key player in that horror, a planner, a facilitator, a man who helped turn a commercial airliner into a floating prison and a stage for murder. He’s been indicted on a litany of charges, a testament to the sheer scope of his alleged involvement.
Now, the U.S. Department of State is offering up to $5 million – five million dollars – for information leading directly to his apprehension or conviction. A substantial reward, a desperate plea to break the silence, to peel back the layers of protection surrounding this fugitive. It’s a long shot, chasing a ghost across continents, but the FBI hasn’t forgotten. They haven’t forgiven.
If you have any information, no matter how small, regarding the whereabouts of Mohammed Ali Hamadei, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t assume someone else has already reported it. A single detail, a forgotten sighting, could be the key to finally bringing this man to justice. The past doesn’t stay buried. It demands to be answered for.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Mohammed Ali Hamadei |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Commit Aircraft Piracy, to Commit Hostage Taking, to Commit Air Piracy Resulting in Murder, to Interfere With a Flight Crew, to Place a Destructive Device Aboard an Aircraft, to Have Explosive Devices About the Person on an Aircraft, and to Assault Passengers and Crew; Air Piracy Resulting in Murder; Air Piracy; Hostage Taking; Interference With Flight Crew; and Placing Explosives Aboard Aircraft; Placing Destructive Devices Aboard Aircraft; Assault Aboard Aircraft With Intent to Hijack With a Dangerous Weapon and Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury; Aiding and Abetting |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | June 13, 1964 |
| Race / Sex | Unknown / Male |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Height | 5’8″ |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | Hamadei has a mole on his right cheek below the eye. |
| Location | Washington D.C. |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Mohammed Ali Hamadei
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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