Left: Deriggi, circa 1973;
Right: Age-progression at age 43 (circa 2002)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 27, 1973 from Miami Shores, Florida Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: October 31, 1959 Age: 13 years old Height and Weight: 4'7, 68 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Blond hair, blue eyes. Deriggi's nickname is Lanny. Medical Conditions: Deriggi was premature and suffers from medical problems relating to that. He has a deviated septum and his nose appears slanted as a result. He has a learning disability and he is severely hyperactive. His vision is badly impaired; he is legally blind, but refused to wear eyeglasses in 1973.
Details of Disappearance
Deriggi was last seen on July 27, 1973 at his family's home in the 400 block of northwest 112th Terrace in Miami Shores, Florida. He and his family returned home from a camping trip to the Everglades Swamp the day before. They planned to visit Disney World that day. That morning, Deriggi woke his mother and asked if he could go outside to play. She consented. He left the house and never returned.Though he is very intelligent, Deriggi had behavioral problems in 1973. He was bullied in school, had temper tantrums and several times he ran away for short periods. His mother didn't report him missing for a day or two as a result. Police found some of Deriggi's belongings in a nearby hedge and speculated he was meeting someone. He has never been heard from again. When his family moved to Georgia in 1977, they left a note behind at their old house giving Deriggi instructions on how to contact them.
Investigators believe Deriggi is probably dead, but little information is available in his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 28, 2008; distinguishing characteristics, medical conditions and details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Miami Shores Police Department
305-759-2468
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Protection Education Of America
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
The Miami Herald