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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100421) and 2 other sources
Eugene Pavey, aged 50, went missing on July 1, 1982, after departing from the Crandon Marina in Miami, Florida, with his 19-year-old wife, Melanie Pavey. The couple embarked on a trip aboard their 27-foot Cigarette speedboat, planning to travel to Abaco Island in the Bahamas. It is believed they may have made a stop at Port Everglades Marina in Fort Lauderdale but were never seen again. When they failed to pick up Melanie's sister at the Abaco airport on July 3, they were reported missing.

Despite searches by the U.S. Coast Guard and their families, neither Eugene, Melanie, nor their boat were ever found. The disappearance has remained unsolved for over 40 years. Eugene had minimal boating experience, leading authorities to speculate that an accident could have occurred during the trip. The couple's boat, described as navy blue with white stripes, also vanished without a trace.

Eugene and Melanie had met the year before and had only been married for about six weeks at the time of their disappearance. Their case continues to baffle investigators and remains an open mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 2, 1982

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

85%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1158
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1158 • Found Jul 24, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Miami Beach, Florida
UP13711 • Found Apr 15, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 95%126 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 95%174 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5752
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5752 • Found Apr 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP6499
John Doe — Florida
UP6499 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1187
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1187 • Found Apr 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 83%183 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1266
John Doe — Florida
UP1266 • Found Nov 21, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 87%180 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1130
John Doe — Miami Beach, Florida
UP1130 • Found Sep 6, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 46–65 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hialeah, Florida - unidentified case UP6299
John Doe — Hialeah, Florida
UP6299 • Found Dec 4, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 99%129 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP6501
John Doe — Florida
UP6501 • Found Feb 2, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 99%171 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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