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Randy Maciuba Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lackawanna, New York on Oct 25, 1977

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Mar 11, 2022

Randy

Maciuba

67

18

74 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 25, 1977

Lackawanna

New York

Erie County

14218

26730

Lackawanna City Police Department

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14218

Michael Pienta

Detective

714 Ridge Road, New York

7168276411

Local

Law Enforcement

NCPS0018

Lackawanna City Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6337) and 6 other sources
Randy Maciuba, an 18-year-old from Lackawanna, New York, went missing on October 21, 1977. He was last seen in the area of Milnor Avenue, riding in a white 1973 Ford LTD with a black vinyl top. At the time of his disappearance, Randy was wearing a dark brown leather jacket with a stand-up collar, a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and brown suede shoes. He also had a belt buckle featuring a marijuana leaf design. Randy stood at 6'2", weighed 145 pounds, and had brown hair and blue eyes. He was also noted to have a broken leg and a possibly broken collarbone.

Despite search efforts, no leads have surfaced in the years following his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. His name was listed as predeceased in his mother's obituary in 2005, but no official closure has been reached regarding his whereabouts. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to contact the Lackawanna Police Department.
Last Seen: Oct 25, 1977

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Randy Maciuba - The Charley Project
  • 4444DMNY - Randy Maciuba - Doe Network
  • Randy Maciuba | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6337 | NamUs
  • Facebook Groups | 18 Year old Randy Maciuba left his house ...
  • 18 Year old Randy Maciuba left his house, walked a couple of ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York
    UP497 • Found Aug 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Youngstown, New York
    UP13041 • Found Apr 10, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 95%163 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lewiston, New York
    UP488 • Found Aug 15, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 145 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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