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Monitoring the missing: Trends in the phenomenon of disappearances in Italy, 2019–2022

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Missing persons represent a critical issue in Italy with significant social and forensic implications. Methods: Data from the Extraordinary Commissioner for Missing Persons were analyzed for 2019–2022 by year, region, sex, age, and nationality. Results: 75% of missing persons were male; minors accounted for the highest proportion. Sicily and Lombardy showed the greatest numbers, largely reflecting migration and population density patterns. Conclusions: Regional and demographic disparities underline the need for preventive strategies targeting minors and foreign populations.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.19204/2025/mntr7

Authors: Laura DONATO, Rossana CECCHI, Michele TREGLIA, Douglas H UBELAKER, Adriano DELLE DONNE, Pierluigi PASSALACQUA, Margherita PALLOCCI, Jessika CAMATTI, Anna Laura SANTUNIONE, Franco MINNELLA, Luigi Tonino MARSELLA

Institutions: University of Rome Tor Vergata, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Sapienza University of Rome, Link Campus University, University of Parma, Ministry of Interior

Language: English

Topic: Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7104436479

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