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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contact
Lead #1What business clients was Burras meeting in Milan, and have they been located and interviewed?
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timeline
Lead #2Was there any confirmation that Burras actually boarded a train from Rome to Milan on October 22, 2012?
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person
Lead #3Has the traveling companion provided detailed statements about Burras's demeanor, financial situation, and any hints he might remain abroad?
Christopher Steven Burras, a 59-year-old businessman, disappeared on October 22, 2012, after returning from a Mediterranean cruise in Rome, Italy. He told his traveling companion he needed to meet business clients in Milan and was to take a train there, but never returned home to West Palm Beach, Florida. Despite being missing for over a decade, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance—whether he chose to stay abroad or met with foul play—remain unknown and warrant continued investigation.
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Lead #4Were Burras's passport, credit cards, or banking records tracked after October 22, 2012?
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clue
Lead #5Why did Burras decide to stay behind after the cruise when the trip was originally planned as a round-trip with his friend?
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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
Christopher Burras flew out of Miami, FL to Rome, Italy with a friend
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2012-10-09
Cruise begins
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise by Royal Caribbean departed Rome
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2012-10-21
Cruise ends
Royal Caribbean cruise returned to Rome
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2012-10-22
Last known contact and disappearance
Friend returned to Miami without Burras; Burras stated he needed to meet business clients in Milan and was to take a train there the morning of October 22nd
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Case Information
Incident:October 8, 2012
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 8, 2012
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
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