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Joseph Wayne McCartan, a 34-year-old man, was last seen on August 3, 2008, in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. He has not been heard from since, and details surrounding his disappearance remain scarce. McCartan, who was born on July 18, 1974, is described as having gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. His physical features, along with additional case details, are maintained in missing persons databases, such as NamUs.
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Last Seen: Aug 03, 2008
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Last Seen: Aug 03, 2008
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Dec 22, 2009
Oct 10, 2022
Joseph
McCartan
50
34
68 inches
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 03, 2008
N/A
Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish
Unknown
102
3422
United States Coast Guard District 8
New Orleans
Louisiana
Orleans Parish
70113
500 Poydras Street, Louisiana
5045896225
Federal
Other
MISLE 328-91-40
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office
Black
Blue
Blue
11/05/2025
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