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Joan Mae Rogers

Case from Tampa Bay, FL dated Jun 01, 1989

Victim Details

Joan Mae Rogers

Female

White / Caucasian

Tampa Bay

FL

1989-06-01

36

Joan

Mae Rogers

07/18/2026

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Joan Mae Rogers, a 36-year-old white woman, tragically lost her life on June 1, 1989, in a horrifying incident that also claimed the lives of her two daughters, Michelle, aged 17, and Christe, aged 14. The family, originally from Ohio, had embarked on a vacation to Florida, marking their first trip outside their home state. During their stay, they encountered a man who offered them a sunset boat cruise. This seemingly innocent offer turned into a nightmare.

On June 4, 1989, the bodies of ...
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  • Joan Mae “Jo” Etzler Rogers (1952-1989) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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