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John Balistreri Missing Person Case

Last seen in Middleton, Wisconsin on Sep 15, 2017

Victim Details

Oct 30, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

John

Balistreri

45

36

67 inches

69 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 15, 2017

Middleton

Wisconsin

Dane County

53562

34238

Middleton Police Department

Middleton

Wisconsin

Dane County

53562

Darrin Zimmerman

Detective Lieutenant

7341 Donna Drive, Wisconsin

6088247300

Local

Law Enforcement

17-008763

Oct 2, 2017

Middleton Police Department

10759

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40532) and 13 other sources
John Joseph Balistreri Jr., age 36, was last seen on the morning of September 15, 2017, in Middleton, Wisconsin. He was residing on Maple Street at the time and was last spotted by his roommates. John did not own a car, and there has been no record of him contacting any transportation services on the day he disappeared. His phone and financial accounts have shown no activity since his disappearance, which is highly unusual according to his family. His sister and daughter, with whom he was very close, last spoke to him on September 11, 2017.

John has several distinctive tattoos, including his last name "Balistreri" in Old English script on his back, and a cross on his lower right arm. He was described as being between 5'7" and 5'9", with short brown hair, hazel eyes, and pierced ears. Investigators, despite thorough efforts, have not been able to uncover significant leads in his case, and his family continues to appeal to the public for information.

Authorities suspect that foul play may have been involved and are urging anyone with knowledge about John's whereabouts to come forward, even if the information seems minor, as it could be crucial to solving the case.
Last Seen: Sep 15, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (13)

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  • John J. Balistreri - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • 'He essentially just disappeared': Investigators search for man ...
  • John Joseph Balistreri Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Middleton police seek new tips in man's 2017 disappearance - WKOW
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • John J. Balistreri | Clearinghouse for Missing
  • Family searches for man missing from Middleton - WMTV
  • Wisconsin Missing Persons on X:
  • Missing Middleton Man | 36-year-old John Balistreri, Jr ... - Facebook
  • JOHN BALISTRERI - MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN - FBI
  • MISSING PERSON ALERT JOHN BALISTRERI Middleton ...
  • 36-year-old John Balistreri, Jr. of Middleton vanished without a trace ...
  • WI - John Balistreri, 36, Middleton, 11 Sept 2017 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%127 mi away
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 94%203 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP17083
    John Doe — Illinois
    UP17083 • Found Sep 1, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%132 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 65%123 lb vs 170–180 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Savanna, Illinois
    UP74401 • Found Feb 29, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lemont, Illinois - unidentified case UP54761
    John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
    UP54761 • Found Dec 18, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 57%118 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone looked into whether John had any significant social media interactions or online... ...Read More
    07/23/2024
    I’ve been following John Joseph Balistreri Jr.'s case since it first caught my attention, and... ...Read More
    11/10/2023
    Has anyone looked into the area around Pheasant Branch Conservancy in Middleton? It's a large... ...Read More
    03/31/2023

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