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Joshua N Reiner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niagara Falls, New York on Mar 26, 2020

Victim Details

Joshua N

Reiner

43

37

71 inches

71 inches

181 lbs

181 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Pants Plaid, Shorts Shirt Blue

Mar 26, 2020

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara Regional Police Service

Niagara Regional

905-688-4111

905-688-4111

Law Enforcement

2020-90805

Niagara Regional Police Service

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Sep 22, 2026


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Summary based on 2 sources
In the late days of March 2020, the life of 37-year-old Joshua N. Reiner took a turn that left his family and community with unending questions. On March 26, the man with brown hair and brown eyes was last seen in the city of Niagara Falls, New York. Standing between six feet and six feet one inch tall and weighing around 170 to 180 pounds, Joshua's sudden absence created a void filled with concern and a search for answers that has stretched on for years. His case was officially reported to the New York Police the following day, March 27, 2020, beginning a painful journey for those who knew and loved him.

The investigation into Joshua's disappearance soon uncovered unsettling details. His vehicle was discovered abandoned in Niagara Falls, a location that would prove to be central to the mystery of his last known moments. The most significant and heartbreaking piece of information came from surveillance footage near Prospect Point. The cameras captured a male figure climbing over a railing and walking toward the edge of the powerful waterfalls. Family members would later confirm the individual in the footage was indeed Joshua. This discovery led investigators to suspect he may have jumped into the falls, and he was not seen resurfacing.

Despite the video evidence, the specific circumstances leading to Joshua's actions on that day have not been made public, shrouding the case in a layer of deep personal mystery. Without a body being recovered, his case remains an open and unresolved missing persons investigation. Law enforcement and various missing persons organizations, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System have documented his case in the hopes of one day providing his family with definitive answers. The lack of significant breakthroughs has been a challenge for investigators, and the community has been encouraged to share any information, no matter how small it might seem. The case of Joshua N. Reiner is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing under tragic and mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and a family waiting for closure.
Last Seen: Mar 26, 2020

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  • Canada's Missing - RCMP case 2020038049
  • NY - Joshua N Reiner, 37, Niagara Falls, 26 March 2020

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 181 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention pant, plaid

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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