NY NY - Douglas Rubin, 21, Nassau Co, 23 Feb 1979

[madamx]

The Doe Network:
Case File 4396DMNY

Douglas Rubin
Missing since February 23, 1979 from Nassau County, New York
Classification: Missing



Vital Statistics

• • Date Of Birth: December 16, 1958
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 21 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'2"; 165 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; hazel eyes. Size 13 shoe.
  • Dentals: Available
  • Medical: Possible depression.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Douglas Rubin was last seen on February 23, 1979. He was attending SUNY Albany at the time. He left Albany late one night. His car was found on the Throgs Neck Bridge, with his wallet and eyeglasses left behind.
Divers went into the water the following day, but a body has not been found.



Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Nassau County Police Department
516-573-8690

Agency Case Number: LNAF5445

NCIC Number: M-037391840
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:

The Doe Network: Case File 4396DMNY

 

[madamx]

MISSING
Missing Person / NamUs #MP8701Douglas Rubin, Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last ContactFebruary 23, 1979
Missing FromNew York, New York


Demographics
Missing Age 21 Years
Current Age 63 Years
First Name Douglas
Middle Name--
Last NameRubin
Nickname/Alias--

SexMale
Height5' 8" - 6' 0" (68 - 72 Inches)
Weight 155-& 165 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances
Date of Last ContactFebruary 23, 1979
NamUs Case CreatedNovember 29, 2010
Last Known Location Map
LocationNew York, New York
CountyNassau County
Missing From Tribal Land--
Primary Residence on Tribal Land--


Circumstances of Disappearance
Missing upset according to mother, Beverly. Car found on Throggs Neck Bridge.


Physical Description
Hair ColorBrown
Left Eye ColorHazel
Right Eye ColorHazel


The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[carbuff]

This is the Throg's Neck Bridge where his car was found: Google Maps

It's over the body of water known as East River, which is not a river--it connects Long Island Sound to the Upper New York Bay. It's a tidal estuary and the water flows both ways depending on which direction the tide is coming from. The Wikipedia article has a lot of detail about it, along with pictures and historical notes. East River - Wikipedia.

So if he did indeed jump off the Throg's Neck Bridge, his body could have been pushed and pulled most any direction.

 

[madamx]

This is the Throg's Neck Bridge where his car was found: Google Maps

It's over the body of water known as East River, which is not a river--it connects Long Island Sound to the Upper New York Bay. It's a tidal estuary and the water flows both ways depending on which direction the tide is coming from. The Wikipedia article has a lot of detail about it, along with pictures and historical notes. East River - Wikipedia.

So if he did indeed jump off the Throg's Neck Bridge, his body could have been pushed and pulled most any direction.

ugh he could be anywhere if he indeed jumped. Did they say where on the bridge they found the car?

 

[carbuff]

ugh he could be anywhere if he indeed jumped. Did they say where on the bridge they found the car?

I didn't find anything specific. It's a long bridge.

It sounds a lot like the case of that girl in New Orleans a couple of seeks ago. She left the engine running too.

 

[chaddylex]

Douglas' NamUs profile was updated today. I started tracking his case but I don't remember the circumstances. He has a 65 rule outs/exclusions.

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

 

[ekardh]

Sounds like a cut and dried suicide. I wonder what he was depressed about?

 

[Jmoose]

Sounds like a cut and dried suicide. I wonder what he was depressed about?

Clinically depressed, maybe-then there’s no specific thing; brain chemistry out of whack

 

[madamx]

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