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Steven Chait Missing Person Case

Last seen in New York, New York on Mar 13, 1972

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Dec 21, 2023

Steven

Chait

74

20

70 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 13, 1972

New York

New York

New York County

26476

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

KNMP05495

1972-03-16

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

Brown

Green

Green

07/13/2026


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Steven Chait, a 20-year-old student at Columbia University, went missing on March 13, 1972, under mysterious circumstances. Steven was last seen leaving his dorm room at Furnald Hall after spending the day lying in bed and listening to music. His departure was unremarkable, as he did not take any personal items, including important belongings such as his passport and uncashed paychecks. His friends grew concerned after Steven missed classes and his job at a local delicatessen, prompting them to ...
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Last Seen: Mar 13, 1972

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    Hey everyone, I've been looking into the puzzling case of Steven Chait, the Columbia University stud... ...Read More
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