Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7923)
David Sterling Carteaux, a 35-year-old man from San Diego, California, was last seen on October 30, 1995. He had set out alone on a sailing trip, but his plans were unclear, as he had given conflicting information to his friends. On November 21, 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard discovered his vessel adrift approximately 500 miles off the coast of Mexico. Although the boat was intact and documents on board confirmed it belonged to Carteaux, he was nowhere to be found.
Despite extensive searches, no body or evidence was located in the vicinity of the drifting boat.
Further investigation revealed that Carteaux had closed his post office box shortly before his disappearance, leaving no forwarding address. There was no indication of where he might have gone, and the American Consulate in Mexico was unable to find any John Doe that matched his description. The case remains unsolved, with Carteaux's whereabouts still unknown.Last Seen: Oct 30, 1995
