Stacy Lee Sabal, a 25-year-old man of Filipino and Puerto Rican descent, was last seen August 4, 1988, when he left on a commercial fishing trip from the Big Sur area aboard the vessel The Mission Bell. He was working with employer Vito Russo, Russo’s son Jason, and coworker Stephen La Spino. The boat failed to return and all four men were reported missing on August 7, 1988, three days after departing port.

The United States Coast Guard conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area, but neither the vessel nor any of its passengers were found. Sabal had a scar on his left knee and a tattoo of the word Hawaii on his shoulder. Authorities continue to list the case as a missing persons investigation and there are no substantial clues publicly noted about what happened during the trip.

Does anyone who knew Stacy or the other crew have information about their plans that day or the vessel The Mission Bell?