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Warren Niederfringer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newington, Connecticut on Jun 1, 1972

Victim Details

Feb 19, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Warren

Niederfringer

77

23

69 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 1, 1972

Newington

Connecticut

Hartford County

06111

14900

Connecticut State Police - Central District Major Crime Squad

Hartford

Connecticut

Hartford County

06106

100 Washington Street, Connecticut

8607065632

State

Law Enforcement

1300757506

Connecticut State Police - Central District Major Crime Squad

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23570) and 7 other sources
In the early summer of 1972, a young man named Warren Joseph Niederfringer vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On June 1st of that year, 23-year-old Warren was last seen in Newington, Connecticut. He was reportedly at the beginning of a journey, with potential destinations being as far apart as Boston, Massachusetts, or North Carolina. At the time of his disappearance, he was driving a distinctive vehicle: a yellow 1960s model Dodge walk-in van that had previously been owned by the Connecticut Light and Power Company. After that day, Warren was never seen or heard from again, and the van he was driving also disappeared without a trace.

Warren was a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'9' to 5'10' and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. It is noted that he had a mustache at the time he went missing. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettlingly vague, with very few details available to the public or to the authorities investigating his case. The great distance between his two potential destinations has made the search even more challenging for those seeking answers. The lack of communication from him was immediate and absolute, leaving his family and friends in a state of perpetual uncertainty.

The case of Warren Niederfringer is a somber reminder of the painful ambiguity that surrounds many missing person investigations. With the passage of time, the trail has grown cold, and the available information remains sparse. Despite the years that have turned into decades, his case remains open and unsolved. The stark contrast between his intended destinations, Boston and North Carolina, paints a confusing picture of his plans and intentions at the time he vanished. The investigation into what happened to Warren Joseph Niederfringer continues, a quiet and persistent search for answers to a disappearance that has left a void in the lives of those who knew him.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 1972

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Warren Niederfringer | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Warren Joseph Niederfringer - The Charley Project
  • Warren Joseph Niederfringer : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
  • WARREN JOSEPH NIEDERFRINGER... - Missing - Please Find Us
  • JUNE MissingVeterans.com - Pinterest
  • Warren Niederfringer - 6/1/72 - Newington CT - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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 — New Britain, Connecticut
    UP14397 • Found Aug 21, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
    UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 50 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5603
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5603 • Found Aug 5, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%95 mi away
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cornwall, New York - unidentified case UP9820
    John Doe — Cornwall, New York
    UP9820 • Found Mar 19, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7817
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP7817 • Found Jul 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%95 mi away
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
    UP1673 • Found May 1, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Philipstown, New York - unidentified case UP8299
    John Doe — Philipstown, New York
    UP8299 • Found Apr 2, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Burlington, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14005
    John Doe — Burlington, Massachusetts
    UP14005 • Found May 22, 1975
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5800
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP5800 • Found Dec 5, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 94%169 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6167
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6167 • Found Apr 26, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else looked into Warren Niederfringer's habits or routines around the time he went... ...Read More
    08/16/2024
    Has anyone ever looked into the car Warren Niederfringer was driving that day? I read somewhere that... ...Read More
    07/15/2024
    I've been digging through some old newspaper archives related to Warren Niederfringer's case, and I... ...Read More
    11/20/2023

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