Edward S. Cody
Missing since July 2, 1998 from the Gulf of Mexico, Pinellas County, Florida
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: July 7, 1961
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 37 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'6"; 220 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blond hair; blue eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Edward Cody was reported missing by his sister on July 6, 1998. She reported that Cody had taken his boat out into the Gulf of Mexico on July 2, 1998 to scuba dive.
He left the Bay Pines Boat Ramp in his 24' pleasure vessel and proceeded to L/L coordinate N 27degrees 46.60 west 082 degrees 56.30. This is approximately seven miles west of John's Pass, Madeira Beach, Florida.
The United States Coast Guard had been notified on July 4, 1998 that Cody's vessel was found anchored at the listed location with no one aboard.
Edward Cody's dive gear was found by a man on July 3, 1998. The gear was found floating approximately 9.2 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico.
It appears that Edward Cody went scuba diving alone.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Cold Case Unit
Detective Michael Bailey
727-582-5808
Email

Agency Case Number: 98-144916

Source Information:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
FDLE