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Taylor Kayjean Machado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on Apr 09, 2016

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Taylor

Kayjean Machado

31

21

5'2 - 5'4 inches

145 lbs

White

Female

Apr 09, 2016

Cape Hatteras

North Carolina

Cape Hatteras

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

757-444-7327

07/12/2026

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On April 9, 2016, a 21-year-old U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class named Taylor Kayjean Machado was last seen aboard the U.S.S. Carter Hall. The vessel was approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, engaged in training operations in preparation for a future deployment. Machado, a gunner's mate who was originally from Paso Robles, California, was discovered to be missing at around 4:20 p.m. She had graduated from Paso Robles High School in 2013 and enliste ...
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  • Taylor KayJean Machado - The Charley Project
  • Taylor KayJean Machado, a gunner's mate 3rd class, went missing ...

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    Hey everyone, just pondering the timeline here. Has anyone else noticed the time frame when Taylor w... ...Read More
    02/18/2025
    Has anyone else looked into how the head count process might have played into Taylor Machado's disap... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
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