Cathy Decesare Missing Person Case

Cathy Ann DeCesare, a 28-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, disappeared on July 16, 1985. She was last seen at her workplace, the Seven Seas Lounge, a local establishment known for its seedy environment. DeCesare was reportedly working there as a dancer at the time of her disappearance. After leaving the lounge that night, she was never seen or heard from again. There are accounts that she may have been seen getting into a cab after her shift, but this has not been definitively confirmed.

Few details about her case have surfaced over the years, and no substantial leads have emerged despite the long-standing investigation by the Tampa Police Department. DeCesare’s personal life was somewhat complex; she had a brief marriage to a man named Mark Stephen Goshen, though the two were reportedly more friends than a traditional married couple and had separated prior to her disappearance. Speculation surrounding her case suggests that she might have encountered someone with ill intentions at the lounge, given its reputation, but no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified.

Her case remains unsolved, and little new information has been added over the decades. DeCesare’s family continues to hope for answers, but her disappearance remains a painful mystery. The case is listed with national missing persons databases like NamUs, and investigators still urge anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jul 16, 1985

Catherine Ann DeCesare - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP55623