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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10474) and 5 other sources
Robert Richard Remmer, age 38, was last seen on January 1, 1994, in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He and his companion, Eugeniusz Pastula, departed from Erickson Marina on the 42-foot fishing vessel *Miss Black Diamond*. The two men had prepared for a 10- to 12-day fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico, but they never returned.

On January 7, 1994, the *Miss Black Diamond* was discovered adrift approximately 70 miles west of Clearwater, Florida. The vessel was heavily damaged, with its cabin and pilothouse missing, and there was no trace of Remmer or Pastula. Despite extensive search efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard, which covered over 1,300 square miles using aircraft and helicopters, neither man was found. It is believed that the boat may have been hit by a large wave during a storm, leading to the disappearance of both men at sea.

The case remains open, and authorities have classified Remmer and Pastula as lost at sea. Despite the passage of time, no further evidence has emerged, leaving the mystery of their fate unresolved. The case continues to be under investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 63%130 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — North Port, Florida
UP60596 • Found Jan 1, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8112
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP8112 • Found Nov 8, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Tarpon Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP116
John Doe — Tarpon Springs, Florida
UP116 • Found Jan 12, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP531
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP531 • Found Dec 15, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Ocala, Florida - unidentified case UP2911
John Doe — Ocala, Florida
UP2911 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 81%144 lb vs 180–185 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Apopka, Florida
UP540 • Found Dec 19, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"

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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