Jimmy Hoffa, His Life and Disappearance In his prime Jimmy Hoffa was one of the most influential men in the United States. From his very beginning his existence was threatened. He had a very traumatic childhood. His adult life was even more zestful than was his childhood.(Friedman 124) His sudden disappearance has remained a mystery to everyone for years. This mystery must be reexamined and ultimately solved . What happened to James R. Hoffa, and why did it happen? These questions are only a few of the many that must be answered to solve this puzzling mystery. Before expanding on the disappearance itself, one should know wh