James Sellars Missing Person Case

James Wayne Sellars, 59, went missing on November 29, 2005, after setting off on a solo fishing trip off the coast of San Diego, California. His fishing boat was later discovered by the U.S. Coast Guard, abandoned about five miles west of Mission Bay. Onboard, they found his flip-flops and wallet, but no trace of Sellars himself.

Sellars had a history of over-medicating, and authorities believe that he may have accidentally taken too much medication, causing him to fall overboard during his fishing trip. Despite an extensive search by the Coast Guard, no sign of his body was ever found, and he is presumed lost at sea.

He was last seen wearing a sweater and board shorts, and had distinctive scars on his lower back and neck. His case remains classified as "lost/injured missing," and no new developments have been reported since the search.
Last Seen: Nov 29, 2005

Missing Person / NamUs #MP9513 - Office of Justice Programs

James Sellars - California Department of Justice

Archeology E-Gram - National Park Service