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Michael Costello, a 29-year-old commercial fisherman, went missing on February 27, 2005, while captaining his vessel, the *GulfCoaster*, in the Gulf of Mexico. He was last seen approximately 73 miles offshore from John's Pass, Madeira Beach, Florida, alongside another crew member, John Molina. The two men were expected to return that day, but after failing to make contact, a search was initiated by the U.S. Coast Guard on February 28.
On March 2, 2005, debris from the *GulfCoaster* was ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 27, 2005
On March 2, 2005, debris from the *GulfCoaster* was ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 27, 2005
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May 19, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Michael
Costello
48
29
74 inches
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Feb 27, 2005
Madiera Beach
Florida
Pinellas County
139
21563
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Largo
Florida
Pinellas County
33778
10750 Ulmerton Rd, Florida
County
Law Enforcement
05-174028
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/03/2025
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Hey everyone, I’ve been following Michael Costello’s case and something that stood out to me was... ...Read More
10/29/2023
10/29/2023
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02/13/2023
02/13/2023
