Above: Cuccia, circa 1973
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 7, 1974 from New York City, New York Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: October 12, 1953 Age: 20 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Black hair, brown eyes. Cuccia has a scar on her left calf. She may use the alternate birthdate October 16, 1953. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A plaid coat with a fur collar, camel pants, a striped polo shirt and black boots with studs on the sides.
Details of Disappearance
Cuccia met a friend at the PS (Public School) 211 Park in the New York City borough of Brooklyn on May 7, 1974. They hitchhiked together to a disco on 96th Street and 3rd Avenue that evening, then separated once inside the club. Cuccia's friend told authorities that she saw Cuccia speaking with two unidentified Caucasian men during the night. This was the last time Cuccia has been seen.Authorities believe that Cuccia may have been forced into a car operated by the two males. It was described as a passenger vehicle with a metallic finish. Cuccia may have been taken against her will to Massachusetts. She carried a wallet at the time of her disappearance. Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
New York City Police Department
646-610-6914
New York State Police Department