Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2014005960) and
1 other sourceIn the late morning of December 26th, 2012, a 48-year-old man named Raymond A. Nothdurft was last seen in the vicinity of Table Rock in Niagara Falls, Ontario. At the time he went missing, it was noted that he was in a despondent state. His physical description was recorded as being 71 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds, with a medium build, light complexion, short brown and grey hair, and green eyes. He also wore a moustache.
On the day he was last observed, he was wearing a blue and black coat, blue or black pants, and a baseball-style winter hat. He also wore two rings: a gold wedding ring with three to four small diamonds on his left ring finger, and a silver-colored ring on his right little finger.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance prompted the involvement of the Niagara Regional Police Service, who opened a file on the matter. The case was also shared with national missing persons networks in an effort to gather information about his whereabouts. Information released to the public provided contact details for the police service for anyone who might have seen him or had knowledge of his situation. The details of his last known location and his state of mind were key elements in the public appeals for assistance.
Tragically, information that emerged following his disappearance indicated a sudden passing on the same day he was last seen, December 26, 2012. An obituary published on December 31, 2012, announced his passing at the age of 48, leaving behind his wife of 26 years and two children. The notice was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends and former colleagues who remembered him fondly. This overview of the case reflects the initial missing person report and the subsequent sad confirmation of his death, which brought a resolution to the search.Last Seen: Dec 26, 2012
