Edward William Viola, 53, has been missing since May 29, 2016. He was last seen in Steinhatchee, Florida, during a boating trip intended to travel between Steinhatchee and Cedar Key. His boat was later recovered, but Viola himself was not found.

An extensive search and rescue effort followed the report of his disappearance, but there has been no trace of him since the boat was located. The Dixie County Sheriff’s Office is the investigating agency. At the time he went missing Viola worked as a quality assurance engineer at Chemring Ordnance. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, graduated from West Virginia University of Technology, and was a father to three daughters.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and the case is unsolved. If anyone has information about Viola’s movements on or after May 29, 2016, please contact the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office.