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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What was the nature of the business meeting in Milan and who were the clients Burras was supposed to meet?
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witness
Lead #2Did the travel companion have direct contact with Burras after the cruise ended, or was this plan communicated secondhand?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any credit card transactions, phone records, or travel documentation confirming Burras' presence in Milan or elsewhere after October 22?
Christopher Steven Burras, a 59-year-old businessman, disappeared on October 22, 2012, after returning from an Eastern Mediterranean cruise that ended in Rome, Italy. His travel companion returned to Miami without him, reporting that Burras stayed behind to meet business clients in Milan. Despite initial explanations, Burras never made contact and his whereabouts remain unknown, leaving questions about whether he voluntarily stayed abroad or encountered foul play.
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Lead #4Why would a 59-year-old businessman abandon his return flight without prior arrangement or communication with family?
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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 for cruise
Christopher Burras flew from Miami to Rome with a friend to board an Eastern Mediterranean cruise on Royal Caribbean
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2012-10-09
Cruise begins
Eastern Mediterranean cruise departed from Rome, scheduled to end October 21st
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2012-10-21
Cruise ends
Royal Caribbean cruise concluded in Rome
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2012-10-22
Last known contact
Burras did not return to Miami as planned; friend returned alone, stating Burras remained to meet business clients in Milan
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Case Information
Incident:October 8, 2012
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 8, 2012
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
Have Information?
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Phone: 5616883000
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