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James Joseph Kane III
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
Missing Person: James Joseph Kane III
Justice for James Joseph Kane III — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Where are James's dog Fannie, his waterproof camouflage bag, wallet, and cell phone? Why were they separated from the kayak?
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location
Lead #2Why was the kayak found on Okaloosa Island when James launched from Lake Fredricks Beach near Sherman Cove? What currents or circumstances could have caused this drift?
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clue
Lead #3James was wearing a red ski vest life jacket—did this aid or hinder his survival in the water?
James Joseph Kane III, a 21-year-old male, went missing on May 13, 2013, while kayaking off Lake Fredricks Beach near Sherman Cove at Pensacola Naval Air Station with his family dog. His yellow kayak was found abandoned on Okaloosa Island with no sign of James, his dog, or his belongings despite wearing a red ski vest life jacket. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether accidental, voluntary, or foul play—and tips are sought to help locate him or determine what happened that day.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any other kayakers, boaters, or beachgoers present at Lake Fredricks Beach or Okaloosa Island on May 13, 2013 who witnessed James or his kayak?
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timeline
Lead #5What is the exact timeline between when James launched and when the kayak was discovered on Okaloosa Island?
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NamUs case MP147565. Missing person: James Joseph Kane III.
Last known contact: 2013-05-13 in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Circumstances: On 5/13/2013 James Joseph Kane III, went kayaking off Lake Fredricks Beach near Sherman Cove Pensacola Naval Air Station.
He was in a yellow kayak later located on Okaloosa Island without James or any of his belongings. James who went by "Joseph" had his family dog with him and a waterproof camouflage print bag containing his wallet and cell phone.
James was wearing a red ski vest life jacket and an olive green Columbia hat. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 185 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Dark red ski vest and a olive green Columbia Hat with broad brim; Clothing: Light green shorts with pattern and white tshirt; Eyewear: Black close rim sunglasses with lanyard; Footwear: Brown Guy Harvey flip flops men size 9; Other: Black and white birding dog "Fannie" with a blue/yellow collar and black leash.
Investigating agency: Escambia County Sheriff's Office | ECSO13OFF013459 | 2013-05-14.
Timeline of Events
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2013-05-13
James Kane III goes missing
James Joseph Kane III went kayaking off Lake Fredricks Beach near Sherman Cove at Pensacola Naval Air Station with his family dog Fannie. He was wearing a red ski vest life jacket, olive green Columbia hat, and carrying a waterproof camouflage bag with wallet and cell phone.
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2013-05-13
Yellow kayak found abandoned
James's yellow kayak was located on Okaloosa Island without James, his dog Fannie, or any of his belongings inside.
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Case Information
Incident:May 13, 2013
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 13, 2013
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8504369630
You can remain anonymous