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Jay Hegeman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Islamorada, Florida on Oct 06, 2023

Victim Details

Apr 10, 2024

Jun 14, 2024

Jay

Hegeman

76

74

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 06, 2023

Islamorada

Florida

Monroe County

33036

No

140650

Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit

MARATHON

Florida

Monroe County

33050

Chrisopher VanHoose

Detective - Major Crimes

3103 OVERSEAS HWY, Florida

3052892410

County

Law Enforcement

MCSO23OFF008111

2023-10-06

Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit

329

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

07/13/2026


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Jay Hegeman, a 74-year-old resident of Islamorada, Florida, was reported missing after last being seen on October 5, 2023. On that day, he rented a 20-foot fishing boat from Snake Creek Marina, planning to return the vessel by 5 PM the same day. However, Hegeman never returned, prompting a search by the U.S. Coast Guard, which began aerial and maritime operations shortly after his disappearance.

Days later, his empty boat was found near the coast of Matanzas, Cuba, adding to the mystery ...
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Last Seen: Oct 06, 2023

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