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Sanford Delano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davenport, California on Jul 02, 1983

Victim Details

Apr 11, 2011

Feb 23, 2024

Sanford

Delano

87

44

68 inches

150 lbs

Uncertain

Male

Jul 02, 1983

Davenport

California

Santa Cruz County

9936

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

09-05183

1983-07-02

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

07/05/2026


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Sanford Warren Delano, a 44-year-old man from California, was last seen on July 2, 1983. Delano, along with two companions, Stephen Cook and John Lusher, went missing while at sea, approximately three miles off the coast of Davenport, a small town located north of Santa Cruz, California. The group had embarked on a fishing or boating trip when they disappeared. Despite search efforts, the men and their vessel were never found, leading to speculation that they may have encountered dangerous condi ...
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Last Seen: Jul 02, 1983

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