Crime Solvers Central
CSC
265 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Caster Gray missing person case profile photo

Caster Gray Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fernandina Beach, Florida on May 30, 2013

Victim Details

Nov 16, 2023

Jul 25, 2024

Caster

Gray

30

17

60 inches

84 inches

80 lbs

300 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 30, 2013

Fernandina Beach

Florida

Nassau County

32034

No

132031

Fernandina Beach Police Department

Fernandina Beach

Florida

Nassau County

32034

Tina Smith

Detective

1525 Lime Street, Florida

9042777342

County

Law Enforcement

13000927

2013-05-30

Fernandina Beach Police Department

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

07/14/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Caster Nova Gray, a 17-year-old from Nashville, Georgia, was reported missing on May 30, 2013, after a tragic fishing accident near Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Caster was fishing in shallow waters when he lost his footing and was pulled into strong rip currents while trying to retrieve his fishing pole. Witnesses, including a companion who attempted to rescue him, were unable to pull him from the powerful current. Unfortunately, Caster did not know how to swim, which wor ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Caster Gray, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: May 30, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Southwest GA teen missing in FL surf, feared dead - WALB
  • 17-year-old feared drowned in Fernandina
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Did anyone here ever read about the witness who tried to save Caster but couldn't? It must've been i... ...Read More
    03/26/2024
    I recently came across the case of Caster Nova Gray, and something struck me about the circumstances... ...Read More
    03/17/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Caster Gray

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Fernandina Beach, Florida

    Donald Ward missing person case in Fernandina Beach, Florida

    Donald Ward

    Missing: Oct 09, 2024
    Donald Ward, age 82, was last seen on October 9, 2024, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Authorities are ...Read More
    Andrew Shiver missing person case in Fernandina Beach, Florida

    Andrew Shiver

    Missing: Jan 10, 2026
    In the quiet coastal community of Fernandina Beach, Florida, the disappearance of 17-year-old Andrew ...Read More