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George Nikita Missing Person Case

Last seen in Burlington, Vermont on Jan 21, 1971

Victim Details

Jul 23, 2014

Jun 24, 2022

George

Nikita

95

40

65 inches

69 inches

120 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 21, 1971

Burlington

Vermont

Chittenden County

Burlington

15542

Vermont State Police - Vermont Intelligence Center

Williston

Vermont

Chittenden County

05495

188 Harvest Lane, Vermont

8028726115

State

Law Enforcement

14A103322

1971-01-27

Vermont State Police - Vermont Intelligence Center

Black

Hazel

Hazel

yes

07/15/2026


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George Gregor Nikita, a 40-year-old white male with black hair and hazel eyes, standing about 5’5″–5’9″ and weighing between 120 and 160 lbs, was last seen on **January 21, 1971** in Burlington, Vermont. He was aboard a Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander piloted jointly with co‑pilot Donald E. Myers, departing Burlington International Airport en route to Providence, Rhode Island.

Shortly after take‑off—around 7:00 p.m.—the aircraft vanished from radar under severe wi ...
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Last Seen: Jan 21, 1971

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    Wow, the discovery of the wreckage almost 53 years later is just wild to me. I've been following the... ...Read More
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