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James Sellars Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carlsbad, California on Nov 29, 2005

Victim Details

Feb 17, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

James

Sellars

79

59

60 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 29, 2005

Carlsbad

California

San Diego County

92103

9708

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

05-076824

1905-11-29

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Nov 29, 2005

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9513 - Office of Justice Programs
  • James Sellars - California Department of Justice
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    Was anyone else struck by the discovery of Sellars' flip-flops and wallet onboard his abandoned boat... ...Read More
    10/11/2024
    Anyone have thoughts on why James Wayne Sellars’ flip-flops were still on the boat? I find it real... ...Read More
    10/07/2024
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