The body of 27-year-old Goldman Sachs analyst, John Castic, was tragically discovered in the waters of Newtown Creek on Tuesday, just a short distance from where he went missing. Castic, a native of Illinois who resided in Lower Manhattan, had vanished after attending a concert at The Brooklyn Mirage in the early hours of Saturday morning. It was a passerby who spotted his bloated, shirtless body floating face-down in the English Kills, a branch of the East River tributary, and immediately alerted the authorities. Subsequently, the body was identified as that of John Castic, with police sources reporting no apparent signs of trauma apart from drowning.

Castic was remembered fondly by his friends and colleagues as a charismatic and responsible individual. Sara Kostecka, a close friend, described him as an "amazing person" with an exceptional sense of humor. The chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, expressed shock and sorrow at Castic's untimely passing and extended heartfelt condolences to his grieving family. Others who knew Castic reminisced about his ever-present smile and his ability to bring joy to everyone around him.

However, this tragic incident has shed light on a concerning pattern at The Brooklyn Mirage, where both Castic and another man, Karl Clemente, had gone missing before being found deceased in Newtown Creek. Clemente had been turned away from the venue on June 11, and his body was discovered a few days later. While authorities have not confirmed any foul play in either case, worries have been raised regarding the safety of the establishment. The State Liquor Authority had previously expressed concerns about drug use within the facility, and there have been reports of drug-related deaths among attendees.

Juergen “Billy” Bildstein, the owner of The Brooklyn Mirage, has staunchly defended his business, asserting that it has been unfairly targeted by the State Liquor Authority. However, city councilwoman Jennifer Gutierrez has voiced her apprehensions about the safety of the surrounding area, particularly during the post-event exodus. Gutierrez has engaged in discussions with one of the venue's owners, who she claims is troubled by the recent incidents.

The investigation into John Castic's tragic demise is still ongoing, and the medical examiner will ultimately determine the cause of death. Castic's family is devastated by the loss, describing him as an intelligent individual who made a lapse in judgment. The connection between Castic's death and Karl Clemente's remains unclear, but Clemente's father believes there may be some correlation and suspects foul play. The investigation into Clemente's death remains open, awaiting further developments and evidence.