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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 29, 2005
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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 29, 2005
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Feb 17, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
James
Sellars
78
59
60 inches
210 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Nov 29, 2005
Carlsbad
California
San Diego County
92103
158
9708
San Diego Police Department
San Diego
California
San Diego County
92101
1401 Broadway, California
6195312000
Local
Law Enforcement
05-076824
1905-11-29
San Diego Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Was anyone else struck by the discovery of Sellars' flip-flops and wallet onboard his abandoned boat... ...Read More
10/11/2024
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
10/07/2024
