Richard Basgier

Missing
Case Description
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Richard Basgier, a 33-year-old man from Virginia Beach, went missing on October 3, 1987, during a fishing trip. He and a companion, Marc McDaniels, departed from Lynnhaven Inlet early that morning in a small 15-foot green Sea Eagle Trihull fishing boat, heading toward the Chesapeake Light Tower. However, they encountered a severe storm that day, producing 10- to 12-foot waves. The two men never returned, and neither they nor the boat were ever found.

Basgier was described as being 5'10" ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 03, 1987
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    Victim Details

    Jul 05, 2010

    Dec 20, 2023

    Richard

    Basgier

    70

    33

    70 inches

    170 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Oct 03, 1987

    Virginia Beach

    Virginia

    Virginia Beach City

    8779

    Virginia Beach Police Department

    Virginia Beach

    Virginia

    Virginia Beach City

    23456

    Angela Murphy

    Detective

    2509 Princess Anne Road, Virginia

    7573854101

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/police/Pages/default.aspx

    1987-164236

    Virginia Beach Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    09/17/2024


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    I came across the case of Richard Basgier and Marc McDaniels when reading about old missing persons ... ...Read More
    06/28/2024
    I was reading up on Richard Basgier's case, and I just can't help but wonder about the weather condi... ...Read More
    08/16/2023
    I've been curious about the disappearance of Richard Basgier and Marc McDaniels during their fishing... ...Read More
    02/19/2023
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