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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7081) and 8 other sources
Bonita Bickwit, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York, went missing on July 27, 1973, while attending the Summer Jam Festival in Watkins Glen, New York, with her boyfriend, 16-year-old Mitch Weiser. The two teenagers had hitchhiked to the concert, planning to attend the massive event, which drew over 600,000 people. They were last seen trying to hitchhike back home to Brooklyn near Narrowsburg, New York, along State Route 97 after the concert ended.

Bonita was described as 5'0", 105 pounds, with long, dark brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a maroon blouse, blue jeans, and sandals at the time of her disappearance. Despite extensive searches and media coverage, no trace of Bonita or Mitch has ever been found. Multiple theories have emerged over the years, including speculation about a tragic accident, foul play, or that they fell into the Delaware River while trying to cross it.

The case remains unsolved, and no significant leads have surfaced. Both Bonita and Mitch are still listed as missing, and their disappearance remains one of New York's enduring cold cases.

Last Seen: Jul 27, 1973