The person at the center of this case
Frank C Leone and Romina Leone
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Frank C Leone
Justice for Frank C Leone and Romina Leone — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why were the Leone's vehicle and boat trailer never recovered from the Lantana boat ramp, and what does this suggest about their departure?
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evidence
Lead #2Was the 16-foot Searay boat ever located, and what was its actual seaworthiness condition at the time?
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clue
Lead #3The boat lacked a marine radio and floating devices—did this equipment failure contribute to an emergency at sea?
Frank C Leone, 35, and his wife Romina Leone disappeared on June 18, 2003, after taking their 16-foot Searay boat out for a fishing trip from Lantana, Florida—their first outing with the vessel, which may not have been seaworthy and lacked a marine radio or flotation devices. Extensive Coast Guard and marine searches were conducted, but the couple, their vehicle, and boat trailer were never recovered. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue seeking information about the circumstances of their disappearance and the condition of the boat.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses at Lantana boat ramp or on the water who saw the Searay or the Leones on June 18, 2003?
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NamUs case MP21176. Missing person: Frank C Leone.
Last known contact: 2003-06-18 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: The last contact with Frank Leone and his wife, Romina Leone (MP21177), was on June 18, 2003 at approximately noon when they were seen by their roommate at their residence.
The Leones were taking their boat, a 16 ft Searay, out on a one-day local boating/fishing trip. This was the first outing with the boat and the vessel may not have been seaworthy.
It is believed they had no marine radio or floating devices. There were extensive searches by the Coast Guard and marine units.
The Leone's vehicle and boat trailer were never retrieved from the boat ramp in Lantana, FL. Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 03-80680.
Timeline of Events
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2003-06-18
12:00Last contact with the Leones
Frank and Romina Leone were seen by their roommate at their residence at approximately noon before departing for a boating and fishing trip
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2003-06-18
Boat departure and disappearance
The Leones took their 16-foot Searay boat out on a one-day local boating/fishing trip from Lantana boat ramp; this was their first outing with the vessel
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Case Information
Incident:June 18, 2003 at 12:00 PM
Last Updated:August 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 18, 2003 at 12:00 PM
Last Updated:August 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
You can remain anonymous