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Missing

Richard Basgier

Year
1987
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

Last seen in fishing boat headed towards the Chesapeake Light Tower. The fishermen, riding in boats no longer than 17 feet, left Lynnhaven Inlet on Saturday about 7 a.m. and were due back before dark. During the day, a storm blew through Hampton Roads, creating 10- to 12-foot seas.

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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