The person at the center of this case
17 American sailors aboard USS Cole
Cold Case · Open
26 years waiting · since 2000
ABDULLAH AL-RIMI
Justice for 17 American sailors aboard USS Cole — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Abdullah Al-Rimi been since 2000 and what is his current location in Yemen?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific role did Al-Rimi play in planning or executing the USS Cole bombing?
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contact
Lead #3Who are known associates or family members who may have information about his whereabouts?
Abdullah Al-Rimi is wanted for questioning in connection with the October 12, 2000, bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, which killed 17 American sailors. He is believed to be a Yemeni national born in 1974 and may be residing in Yemen. The FBI considers him armed and dangerous, and information from the public could prove crucial to locating him.
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clue
Lead #4Has Al-Rimi used any of his known aliases to evade detection or travel?
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Source Narrative
Abdullah Al-Rimi is wanted for questioning in connection with the October 12, 2000, bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, in which 17 American sailors were killed. Remarks: Al-Rimi may be residing in Yemen.
Timeline of Events
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2000-10-12
USS Cole bombing
Bombing of USS Cole in Aden Harbor, Yemen kills 17 American sailors
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2000
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2000
Last Updated:October 22, 2026