Michael Brendan Nash, 61, has been missing from the Pelham Bay area of the Bronx since April 10, 2000. A retired New York City Transit Authority employee who spent his days playing the lottery, Nash lived in a house he had inherited and was described as being in daily contact with his family. On April 8 he called his sister to report that two unknown men had shown up at his home and ordered him to leave the property for reasons he did not specify.

Nash was last seen at about 2:30 p.m. on Paulding Avenue on April 10. That same day a fire was set in the basement of his house; investigators later determined the blaze to be arson after finding a flammable substance had been intentionally ignited. A search of the fire-damaged home produced no human remains. Nash’s wallet and bags of lottery tickets were left inside the house, and his orange Volkswagen Rabbit was found parked near the home. A $600 withdrawal was recorded from his Chase Manhattan account that day.

Family members, especially his sister, believe the two men who visited him were involved and suspect he was murdered so someone could take the house, but no arrests have been announced. If anyone knew Michael, saw him on April 10, 2000, or has information about the men who visited his home, please come forward.