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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10831) and 4 other sources
Edward Scott Cody, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on July 2, 1998, after he left from the Bay Pines Boat Ramp in Madeira Beach, Florida. Cody had gone out alone in his 24-foot pleasure vessel into the Gulf of Mexico, intending to scuba dive. His last known location was approximately seven miles west of John's Pass. On July 3, his scuba gear was discovered floating about 9 miles offshore, and on July 4, his boat was found anchored with no one aboard. Despite an extensive search, Cody was never found and is believed to have died in a diving accident at sea.

Cody was reported missing by his sister on July 6, 1998, when he failed to return. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance point to a likely mishap while diving, but despite the recovery of his equipment and boat, no further evidence has surfaced regarding his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, with the assumption that he drowned during his solo dive.

Last Seen: Jul 2, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP78
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP78 • Found May 21, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 30–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 76%172 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 25%130 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP182
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP182 • Found Aug 14, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8112
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP8112 • Found Nov 8, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 50–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"

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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