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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2631) and 2 other sources
Arthur Stanley "Tim" Carver III, aged 21, went missing on December 6, 1983, after departing from the Dinner Key Marina in Miami, Florida. He and a friend, Kevin Wadsworth, were heading to the Bahamas in a 21-foot Enterprise boat, reportedly involved in marijuana trafficking. The boat, described as having a white hull and a blue bottom, with a 235-horsepower Evinrude motor, has never been found, and neither Carver nor Wadsworth were ever seen again.

At the time of his disappearance, Carver was 5'10" tall, weighing between 200 and 225 pounds, with hazel eyes and black hair. He had a mustache, a light beard, and a noticeably hairy chest. Carver was last seen wearing blue jeans, a plaid flannel or cowboy-type shirt, and either brown cowboy boots or boat shoes.

Despite the initial investigation, few details have emerged about their fate, and the case remains unsolved. Carver’s case is classified as endangered missing due to the suspicious circumstances of his disappearance during the trip.

Last Seen: Dec 6, 1983

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1246 • Found Oct 3, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 64%142 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
UP7913 • Found Dec 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%210 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1165 • Found Mar 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 54%135 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 68%145 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
John Doe — Florida
UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 92%170 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP4911
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP4911 • Found Jun 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%194 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1217 • Found May 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Belle glade, Florida
UP834 • Found Feb 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 22–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Myers, Florida
UP4903 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida - unidentified case UP7696
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP7696 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'10"

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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