Gilbert Valdes Jr Missing Person Case

Gilbert Valdes Jr., a 54-year-old man from Eldersburg, Maryland, was last seen on May 20, 2016, near Cedar Key, Florida. Valdes, his brother Garrick, and a friend, Bruce Smith, embarked on a boating trip that day. The group left Alachua in the morning but failed to return. At around 3 a.m. on May 21, officers found their truck and trailer at the Cedar Key boat ramp, raising concerns about their safety.

The Coast Guard, alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, launched an extensive ...
Last Seen: May 20, 2016