Craig Chiarappa Missing Person Case

In the spring of 1976, a young man named Craig Steven Chiarappa vanished from a Veterans Affairs hospital in Newington, Connecticut, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. At 23 years old, Craig was a patient at the facility when he was reported missing on April 11, 1976. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of how he left the hospital remain unclear, but his disappearance marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family and loved ones. His case was officially filed in Middlefield, Connecticut, located in Middlesex County.

Craig was described as being between 5'8' and 5'9' tall and weighing between 160 and 175 pounds. He had black hair, which he kept full and thick, and brown eyes. Often, he wore a mustache and occasionally grew a beard or goatee. A distinguishing physical characteristic noted by his sister were linear scars on both of his knees. At the time he went missing, no information was available regarding the clothing he was wearing.

Years turned into decades with no sign of Craig. The case eventually found its way into national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in a world that had vastly changed since he was last seen. His NamUs case was created on October 25, 2017, more than 40 years after his initial disappearance. The Middletown Police Department is listed as the investigating agency for his case. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, as evidenced by a heartfelt message left by his brother in February 2026, simply stating, 'I want to find closure to my bother.' This poignant plea underscores the lasting impact of his disappearance. This case is an overview of a young veteran who went missing from a place he was supposed to be receiving care, and the enduring quest for answers that continues to this day.
Last Seen: Apr 11, 1976

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