On May 26, 1990, a 31-year-old man named Arthur James Warren Jr. vanished from Alexandria Bay, New York, following a tragic boating incident on the St. Lawrence River. At the time of his disappearance, Arthur, a resident of Salina, New York, where he worked as an electrician, was enjoying a late-night boat ride with three other individuals. The group was in a 22-foot speedboat when the vessel, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, collided with an eight-ton buoy near channel marker 202
of Wellesley Island. The force of the impact, which occurred between 1:30 and 2:00 a.m., resulted in the complete destruction of the boat.
The aftermath of the crash was chaotic and devastating. Two of the passengers were rescued from the water, but the tragedy claimed the life of another passenger, Mary Beth Caruso, who drowned. Arthur Warren, however, was nowhere to be found. He was last seen wearing a white and blue striped short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. He also had on a Rolex watch. Arthur is described as a white male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'11' and weighing 170 pounds. He had distinguishing scars on his forehead and abdomen.
Despite extensive search efforts, Arthur's body has never been recovered, and he is presumed to have drowned in the St. Lawrence River. For over three decades, his family has been left with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of his absence. Memorials published in subsequent years show that his loved ones continue to remember him, reflecting on their cherished memories and the profound loss they still feel. The case remains a sorrowful chapter in the history of the Thousand Islands region, a permanent reminder of a life cut short by a devastating accident. The investigation into the incident highlighted the dangers of high-speed boating, and for Arthur's family, it marked the beginning of a long and unresolved period of grief.Last Seen: May 26, 1990
