The person at the center of this case
Craig L Hoskie
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Craig L Hoskie
Justice for Craig L Hoskie — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were all personal items left neatly on the beach—does this support an accidental drowning theory?
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witness
Lead #2What did the friends who left the beach observe about Craig's condition and behavior before departing?
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location
Lead #3Were there documented hazardous rip currents and unfavorable weather conditions that night that would support the drowning hypothesis?
Craig L Hoskie, a 22-year-old male, was last seen around midnight on April 11, 2008, behind the Days Inn on Pensacola Beach after becoming intoxicated and refusing to leave the water. His clothing, wallet, and cell phone were found abandoned on the beach, and authorities believe he drowned given the hazardous rip currents and weather conditions at the time. The case remains open, but his body has never been recovered, leaving questions about the exact circumstances of his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Has any physical evidence or remains ever been recovered from the water despite the belief he drowned?
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NamUs case MP9310. Missing person: Craig L Hoskie.
Last known contact: 2008-04-11 in Nas Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Circumstances: Craig Hoskie was last seen around midnight behind the Days Inn on Pensacola Beach.
He was very intoxicated as reported by witnesses and would not leave the water or beach. His friends left the beach and he has not been seen since.
His clothing, wallet and cell phone were found where they were orginally laying. The rip currents and weather were not favorable and he is believed to have drowned.
Demographics: 22 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: He was only wearing boxer shorts and white socks when last seen. All clothing was left on beach..
Investigating agency: Escambia County Sheriff's Office | 008946 | 2008-04-12.
Timeline of Events
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2008-04-11
00:00Last seen at Pensacola Beach
Craig Hoskie was last seen around midnight behind the Days Inn on Pensacola Beach, very intoxicated and refusing to leave the water or beach. His friends left without him.
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2008-04-11
Personal items found on beach
His clothing, wallet, and cell phone were discovered where they were originally laid on the beach.
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2008-04-12
Investigation initiated
Escambia County Sheriff's Office began investigation into the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8504369630
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