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Joel Malia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sea Isle City, New Jersey on May 27, 2002

Victim Details

Apr 06, 2010

Feb 08, 2019

Joel

Malia

56

32

68 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 27, 2002

Sea Isle City

New Jersey

Cape May County

8380

NJSP Bivalve Station

Port Norris

New Jersey

,

A19002-11

2002-05-27

NJSP Bivalve Station

Black

Brown

Brown

07/11/2026


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On May 27, 2002, a Memorial Day weekend turned tragic for the Malia family when 32-year-old Joel Malia, along with his two brothers, Jeffrey, 35, and James, 20, disappeared following a boating accident off the coast of Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The three brothers were enjoying a trip on their recently purchased high-performance speedboat, a 37-foot Douglas Skater Catamaran named 'Bad Kat'. They were reportedly en route to join family for a gathering in Brigantine when the vessel flipp ...
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Last Seen: May 27, 2002

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  • Speed May be Cause of Sea Isle Accident - SouthJersey.com
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