The person at the center of this case
John Balistreri
Violent Crime · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
JOHN BALISTRERI - MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN
Justice for John Balistreri — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did bank accounts show no activity after September 15? Does this indicate he was unable to access them or chose not to?
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clue
Lead #2How did Balistreri leave the area without owning a vehicle? Did he use public transportation, get a ride, or travel on foot?
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witness
Lead #3Who were the last people to see or speak with him between September 11 and September 15?
John Balistreri, a 36-year-old man, disappeared from his home in Middleton, Wisconsin on September 15, 2017, after last speaking with family on September 11. His bank accounts show no activity since his disappearance, and he had no vehicle, raising questions about how he left the area and where he went. Nearly a decade later, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him or know what happened.
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location
Lead #4Were there any sightings of Balistreri in nearby areas or regions after his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
Middleton, Wisconsin September 15, 2017 On October 2, 2017, John Balistreri was reported missing from his home in Middleton, Wisconsin. Balistreri had not been heard from or seen since September 15, 2017.
He last spoke with close family members on September 11, 2017. Balistreri did not own a vehicle prior to his disappearance, and his bank accounts have not had any activity since September 15, 2017.
At the time of his disappearance, he was 36 years old, had short/buzzed brown hair and hazel eyes. Balistreri has the following tattoos: Left lower arm – ‘Arianna’ in cursive font with 4-5 stars around the lettering; mom/dad hearts banner Left upper arm -worm with hat and eyes are prison bars (pictured above); 'smile now cry later' writing, masks, stars Right upper arm - skull with hair (top right shoulder) Right lower arm - cross Back –‘Balistreri’ in old English letters Anyone with information regarding Balistreri’s disappearance is asked to contact the Middleton Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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2017-09-11
Last Contact with Family
John Balistreri last spoke with close family members on September 11, 2017.
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2017-09-15
Date of Disappearance
John Balistreri was last seen or heard from on September 15, 2017. His bank accounts show no activity after this date.
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2017-10-02
Missing Person Report Filed
John Balistreri was reported missing from his home in Middleton, Wisconsin on October 2, 2017, more than two weeks after his last contact.
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 2017
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 2017
Last Updated:June 15, 2026