The person at the center of this case
John Balistreri
Violent Crime · Open
9 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 #1Bank account inactivity since September 15, 2017 suggests sudden disappearance; why no financial activity for nearly a decade?
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clue
Lead #2Balistreri did not own a vehicle at time of disappearance; how did he leave the area and where did he go?
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timeline
Lead #3Three-week gap between last family contact (September 11) and reported missing date (October 2); what happened during this period?
John Balistreri, a 36-year-old Wisconsin resident, disappeared from his Middleton home sometime after September 11, 2017, with the disappearance reported on October 2, 2017. His bank accounts show no activity since September 15, 2017, and he had no vehicle, raising questions about how he left the area and where he went. Despite the nearly decade-long investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue seeking information from anyone who may have seen him or know what happened.
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witness
Lead #4Who saw John Balistreri between September 11-15, 2017, and can provide details about his final days?
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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
John Balistreri last spoke with close family members
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2017-09-15
Last Known Activity
Last date of confirmed activity; bank accounts show no activity after this date
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2017-10-02
Reported Missing
John Balistreri reported missing from his Middleton home
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 2017
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 2017
Last Updated:October 30, 2026