Brian Gerwitz was 20 years old and had autism. He lived in New York. He had been reported missing on February 17, 2015, and volunteers searched for 44 days for him.His body was found in Marine Park Creek near Brooklyn, New York on April 2, 2015.
Tributes to Brian Gerwitz:
"He was so thoughtful, and if you were sad he would sit with you for hours just hugging you and saying I love you (Laura Rivera, Brian's godmother)."
Links about Brian Gerwitz:
Blog: Tragic Ending to Brian Gerwitz Wandering Case, Autism Speaks
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