Valarie Lorraine Cuccia, a 20-year-old City College of New York student who lived with her parents in Canarsie, Brooklyn, disappeared on May 4, 1974. That evening she and a friend hitchhiked from PS 211 Park to the Banana Fish nightclub at 96th Street and 3rd Avenue. The friends separated inside; Valarie’s companion later saw her talking to two unidentified white men described as hard looking.

Around 9:00 p.m. Valarie was last seen getting into a blue car with Massachusetts license plates. It is believed she may have been forced into the vehicle. She left her guitars and personal items at home, and authorities think she may have been taken to Massachusetts, but no trace of her has been found since that night.

Her family, including her brothers, has continued to seek answers. If anyone knew Valarie, saw her that night, or has information about a blue car with Massachusetts plates in Brooklyn on May 4, 1974, please come forward.