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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35263) and 4 other sources
Donald Thomas Kimberly, a 16-year-old from Fort Myers, Florida, went missing on June 19, 2016, during a tragic sailing accident. Donald was aboard a 29-foot sailboat with his father, Ace Kimberly, and his two siblings, Rebecca (17) and Roger (13). The family had set out from Sarasota, Florida, intending to travel to Fort Myers for repairs to their sailboat. However, while off the coast of Englewood, they encountered severe thunderstorms and large waves. Ace Kimberly made a distress call to his brother, describing the difficult conditions they were facing and saying they were trying to survive the storm.

The wreckage of the family's boat was discovered a few days later in the Gulf of Mexico, about 33 miles off the coast of Sanibel Island. Both Rebecca and Ace's bodies were recovered, but Donald and his brother Roger were never found and are presumed to have drowned. Despite extensive search efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard, including the recovery of some of the boat's debris, Donald and Roger remain missing. Their disappearance has left a lasting impact on their community and family, as they continue to search for closure.
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP102755
John Doe — Florida
UP102755 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 93%93–104 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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