Heath Jens Laetari Missing from Monroe County, Florida age 28

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On September 14, 2006, 28-year-old Heath Jens Laetari disappeared while diving off the coast of the Florida Keys in Monroe County, Florida. An experienced marine biologist and diver, Laetari was working for Dynasty Marine Associates at the time. On the day of his disappearance, he reportedly decided to perform a "free dive," a form of diving that does not involve scuba gear or any other breathing apparatus, relying solely on the diver's ability to hold their breath. He was last seen in the water ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 14, 2006

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 26, 2026

Case Added

Jan 26, 2026

Firstname

Heath

Lastname

Jens Laetari

Current Age

28

Age At Disappearance

28

Height

6'1 inches

Weight

200 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Laetari was last seen in Monroe County, Florida on September 14, 2006. He was diving off the Florida Keys when he apparently went on a "free dive," which is where you dive while holding your breath, without any scuba equipment or any other breathing apparatus to assist. He failed to resurface and has never been seen again. Laetari was born and raised in Kansas and developed a passion for swimming from a young age. He got a degree in marine biology from Nova Southeastern University and worked for Dynasty Marine Associates at the time of his disappearance. He had gotten married just a few months before he went missing. He is presumed lost at sea.

Last Seen

Sep 14, 2006

City

Monroe County

State

Florida

Zip Code

Monroe County

Vehicles

6

Agency Name

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Agency Phone

800-346-8477

Last Updated

01/26/2026

Heath Jens Laetari
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