Joel Malia

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Case Description
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Joel Malia, a 32-year-old man, went missing on May 27, 2002, in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Joel, along with his two brothers, Jeffrey and James Malia, were involved in a tragic boating accident during Memorial Day weekend. The three brothers were on board their high-performance speedboat, a Douglas Skater Catamaran, when it flipped off the 78th Street Beach in Sea Isle City. The boat, which had been recently purchased, was traveling at high speed, possibly over 80 mph, when it crashed.

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Last Seen: May 27, 2002
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    Victim Details

    Apr 06, 2010

    Feb 08, 2019

    Joel

    Malia

    54

    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

    09/30/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if Joel has any known enemies?... ...Read More
    11/16/2023
    Does anyone have any updates on the Joel Malia case? I've been following the news closely and am cur... ...Read More
    06/22/2023
    I am curious if there was a candlelight vigil held in honor of Joel. If anyone has any information o... ...Read More
    01/28/2023