Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77490)
Joseph Mora, a 41-year-old commercial fisherman, disappeared on June 2, 1978, from Bradenton, Florida. Mora regularly worked on fishing boats that docked in areas such as Key West and Cortez, but curiously, his boat remained in its usual place when he went missing. Despite extensive searches by his family, which spanned multiple states and even several countries, no trace of him has been found.
Mora was last seen in the Bradenton area, and it is unclear whether there were any witnesses to his final movements.
Mora is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5'8" to 5'10" tall, weighing between 180 and 220 pounds, with thick, wavy brown hair and hazel eyes. His disappearance has left many questions unanswered, especially since his boat was not taken, which might suggest he was not planning to go to sea at the time. Despite the passage of more than 45 years, Mora’s case remains unresolved, and there are no known developments regarding his whereabouts. His case was eventually added to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in 2021.Last Seen: Jun 2, 1978
