The person at the center of this case
Christopher Steven Burras
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
Missing Person: Christopher Steven Burras
Justice for Christopher Steven Burras — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What details did the traveling companion provide about Burras's stated business meetings in Milan? Were these meetings verified?
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contact
Lead #2Did Burras have any documented communication with business clients in Milan before or after October 22, 2012?
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clue
Lead #3Why would Burras need to stay behind after the cruise ended to meet clients, rather than scheduling meetings before departure?
Christopher Steven Burras, a 59-year-old businessman, disappeared in Italy on October 22, 2012, after completing an Eastern Mediterranean cruise with a friend. His traveling companion returned to Miami alone, reporting that Burras stayed behind to meet business clients in Milan and planned to take a train there the following morning. Despite the stated business purpose, Burras never returned home and his whereabouts remain unknown nearly 14 years later.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any records of Burras purchasing a train ticket from Rome to Milan on October 22 or thereafter?
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location
Lead #5Has any investigation confirmed whether Burras ever arrived in Milan or was seen there after October 22, 2012?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP20677. Missing person: Christopher Steven Burras.
Last known contact: 2012-10-22 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: He flew out of Miami, FL to Rome, Italy on Oct.
8, 2012, with friend. They took an Eastern Mediterranean Cruise by Royal Caribbean, that originated and ended in Rome.
The cruise dates were approximately Oct. 9th - 21st.
They were to return home, Rome to Miami, on the 22nd, but the friend returned without him. They stated that he did not return because he needed to meet face to face with some business clients.
He was to meet them in Milan on the 22nd and the friend said he was taking a train to Milan the morning after he took them to the airport. Demographics: 59 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 160 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 13-052099 | 2013-03-22.
Timeline of Events
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2012-10-08
Departure from Miami
Burras flew from Miami to Rome with a friend to begin Eastern Mediterranean cruise
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2012-10-09
Cruise begins
Royal Caribbean cruise departed from Rome, scheduled to end October 21st
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2012-10-21
Cruise ends in Rome
Cruise concluded in Rome; friend and Burras disembarked
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2012-10-22
Burras does not return
Friend returned to Miami alone; stated Burras remained in Italy to meet business clients in Milan and planned to take train that morning
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Case Information
Incident:October 8, 2012
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 8, 2012
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
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