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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 bod ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 30, 1995
Last Seen: Oct 30, 1995
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Mar 25, 2022
David
Carteaux
64
35
67 inches
71 inches
155 lbs
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Oct 30, 1995
San Diego
California
San Diego County
144
8915
San Diego Police Department
San Diego
California
San Diego County
92101
1401 Broadway, California
6195312000
Local
Law Enforcement
96-005998
San Diego Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
No
11/13/2025
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