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Neil Eddleman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Naples, Florida on Oct 17, 2003

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Mar 2, 2023

Neil

Eddleman

36

13

66 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 17, 2003

Naples

Florida

Collier County

34116

Unknown

3601

Naples Police Department

Naples

Florida

Collier County

34102

355 Riverside Circle, Florida

2392134835

Local

Law Enforcement

03-03804

Oct 27, 2003

Naples Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6032) and 8 other sources
Neil was last seen on October 17, 2003 while on a fishing trip with his father, Neil Wayne Eddleman (MP10148), and another adult male. The boat has since been located, along with the adult male, who was found deceased. The child's ears are pierced and he has a scar on the right side of his abdomen.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Neil Alan Eddleman - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6032 | NamUs
  • Father and son lost at sea in 2003 declared dead - WTSP.com
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10148 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Body identified as missing boat owner - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
  • Missing Father, Son Are Declared Dead
  • MYSTERY DEEPENS FOR 2 LOST AT SEA - Orlando Sentinel
  • Eddleman,Neil Alan [Son]October 17,2003 - Tapatalk

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida - unidentified case UP57312
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida
    UP57312 • Found Jan 24, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 83%142 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6294 • Found Oct 7, 2009
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%108 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida - unidentified case UP7696
    John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
    UP7696 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 18–35 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP4911
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
    UP4911 • Found Jun 2, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 18–30 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 0%194 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP102755
    John Doe — Florida
    UP102755 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%93–104 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP12714
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
    UP12714 • Found Apr 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 13 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 85%141 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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