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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22111) and 7 other sources
Richard Alicea, a 30-year-old man, went missing on December 12, 2009, after leaving Haulover Beach Marina in Miami, Florida, with his friend Edwin Pritchard. The two men were on a boating trip to Bimini, Bahamas, a journey they had successfully completed before. However, they never arrived at their destination. On the day of their departure, there was a small craft warning in effect, with dangerous conditions at sea, including strong winds and choppy waters.

Alicea and Pritchard were traveling in a white center-console Key Largo boat. After an extensive six-day search by the U.S. Coast Guard, covering over 47,000 miles, no trace of the men was found. Later, parts of a boat matching the description of their vessel were discovered on an uninhabited island in the Bahamas, but neither man has been located. Authorities believe they were lost at sea, though they remain officially listed as missing.

Alicea’s case is classified as a lost/injured missing person, and despite ongoing investigations, the mystery surrounding his disappearance persists.

Last Seen: Dec 14, 2009

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 18%124 lb vs 225–240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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