On December 30, 2011, a 22-year-old male named Ian Burnet vanished from Manhattan, New York. Ian, a resident of Richmond, Virginia, had traveled to New York City on December 26, 2011, with plans to celebrate the New Year with friends. He was staying at an apartment in the vicinity of 139th Street and Riverside Drive. The days leading up to his disappearance held what seemed to be normal communications with his loved ones. His parents received a text message from him on December 28th, and he was in contact with his roommate via text on the 30th, shortly before he was last heard from at approximately 4:00 p.m.
At the time he went missing, Ian was described as being between 5'8' and 5'10' tall and weighing between 131 and 160 pounds. He has brown, curly hair and green eyes. When last seen, it is believed he was wearing a navy blue Nike windbreaker jacket over a grey Wikipedia sweatshirt hoodie. His personal belongings, including his wallet and cell phone, were left behind at the apartment where he was staying, adding a layer of concern for his well-being as it suggested he did not plan to be gone for long. The last confirmed activity from him was a text message exchange with a friend.
The days that followed his last known contact were filled with growing anxiety for his family and friends. When he failed to show up for a planned New Year's Eve gathering, those who knew him realized something was wrong. A missing persons report was filed, and an investigation was launched. Despite efforts by law enforcement and the widespread sharing of his story, the case has remained without a resolution. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear, leaving a void for his family who continue to hope for answers. The overview of the case is one of a young man with a promising future who traveled for a holiday celebration, only to disappear without a trace in a bustling city, a mystery that has endured for over a decade.
Last Seen: Dec 30, 2011
