The person at the center of this case
Joshua Lastra
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Joshua Lastra
Justice for Joshua Lastra — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why did Joshua wait four months (January to May) before contacting his family, and what prompted the May 7 call?
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contact
Lead #2Has Joshua had any contact with family or authorities since December 2025?
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location
Lead #3Which Hawaiian islands did Joshua visit, and did he establish any residences or connections on any of them?
Joshua Lastra, a 23-year-old from Connecticut, departed his family home in January 2025 stating he would return in a few days but never did. On May 7, 2025, he contacted his mother by phone to say he was in Hawaii and would not be returning home. Joshua has a documented history of transient living and extended absences, and records show he took multiple inter-island flights throughout Hawaii into December 2025, but his current whereabouts and wellbeing remain unknown.
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person
Lead #4Does Joshua have friends, acquaintances, or known associates in Hawaii who could provide information about his activities or current status?
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clue
Lead #5Given his history of transient living, is Joshua voluntarily staying off-grid or could he be in danger?
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NamUs case MP157161. Missing person: Joshua Lastra.
Last known contact: 2025-05-07 in Honolulu, Honolulu, HI. Circumstances: Joshua departed his family residence in Naugatuck, Connecticut in January 2025, stating that he intended to be away for a few days.
Joshua did not return home. On May 7, 2025, Joshua contacted his mother by phone and stated that he was in Hawaii and would not be returning home.
Joshua has a documented history of leaving home for extended periods and living transiently in various locations. Records indicate that Joshua took multiple inter-island flights within Hawaii through December 2025.
Around this time, Joshua was officially reported missing and entered as a File 6 in COLLECT. Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Naugatuck Police Department | 2600002236 | 2026-01-23.
Timeline of Events
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2025-01-01
Departure from Connecticut
Joshua left his family residence in Naugatuck, Connecticut, stating he intended to be away for a few days
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2025-05-07
Phone contact with mother
Joshua called his mother and stated he was in Hawaii and would not be returning home
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2025-12-31
Last documented inter-island flights
Records indicate Joshua took multiple inter-island flights within Hawaii through December 2025 before being officially reported missing
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2025
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2025
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2037295221
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