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Unsolved August 6, 1930 Missing Person

Judge Joseph Force Crater

Status Unsolved
Type Missing Person
Date August 6, 1930
Location New York City, New York
Victim Age 41
Gender Male

New York Supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater disappeared in New York City after dining with friends. He hailed a cab and was never seen again. Despite massive investigation, no trace of him was ever found. He was declared legally dead in 1939 and the mystery became a cultural touchstone for unexplained disappearances.

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