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Joseph Wayne McCarton, a 34-year-old resident of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, has been missing since August 3, 2008. At the time of his disappearance, McCarton was working on a shrimp boat, the Kelli Michelle, in Texas. He was last seen at 6:00 p.m. on the vessel.

Reports indicate that McCarton had been feeling ill during the shrimping expedition. The captain of the Kelli Michelle also fell sick with chest pains, prompting the boat to return to shore. Once docked, a new captain boarde ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 03, 2008
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Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Joseph

Wayne Mccarton

34

34

Height unknown inches

180 lbs

White

Male

Aug 03, 2008

Plaquemine Parish

Louisiana

Plaquemine Parish

Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office

504-564-3381

01/27/2026