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James Bakazan, a 53-year-old diver from Woodstock, Illinois, went missing on January 3, 2015, while diving off the coast of Key West, Florida. Bakazan was part of a scuba diving expedition to explore the wreck of the USS Vandenberg, a popular dive site located about seven miles off the coast. The wreck, an artificial reef, is known for its rich marine life and challenging underwater conditions.
On the day of his disappearance, Bakazan surfaced briefly after diving but quickly submerged ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 03, 2015
On the day of his disappearance, Bakazan surfaced briefly after diving but quickly submerged ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 03, 2015
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Jan 29, 2015
Feb 14, 2018
James
Bakazan
62
53
70 inches
185 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jan 03, 2015
Key West
Florida
Monroe County
236
16218
Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office
Key West
Florida
,
MCSO15OFF000071
2015-01-03
Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/23/2025
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I came across an interesting angle regarding James Bakazan's disappearance that hasn't been talked a... ...Read More
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