The person at the center of this case
Steven J Westlake
Missing Person · Unsolved
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Steven J Westlake
Justice for Steven J Westlake — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why did the 12-foot sailboat capsize? Were weather conditions a factor, or was there another cause?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any signs of life jackets, debris, or personal items recovered from the water?
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person
Lead #3What was the condition and experience level of both Steven Westlake and Randy Fuller as sailors?
Steven J Westlake, a 19-year-old, disappeared on July 2, 1982, after taking a 12-foot sailboat out with Randy Fuller from Brunswick, Maine. The vessel was discovered capsized approximately 1 mile southwest of Seguin Island, but neither man was ever found. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances surrounding the boat's capsizing and the fate of both occupants.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw the sailboat depart or observed any unusual activity near Seguin Island that day?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP54386. Missing person: Steven J Westlake.
Last known contact: 1982-07-02 in Brunswick, Sagadahoc, ME. Circumstances: Steve Westlake and Randy Fuller (MP55092) took Randy's 12' sailboat out.
They did not return as expected. The boat was found capsized approximately 1 mile southwest of Seguin Island.
Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 120 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Faded blue gym shorts, tan sweater with orange stripes; Footwear: Red and white Nike sneakers. Investigating agency: Maine Marine Patrol - Augusta Headquarters | 82-0021 | 1982-07-02.
Timeline of Events
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1982-07-02
Steven Westlake and Randy Fuller depart with sailboat
Steve Westlake and Randy Fuller took a 12-foot sailboat out from Brunswick, Maine. They did not return as expected.
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1982-07-02
Capsized boat found
The sailboat was discovered capsized approximately 1 mile southwest of Seguin Island. Neither occupant was located.
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Case Information
Incident:July 2, 1982
Last Updated:October 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 2, 1982
Last Updated:October 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2076339595
You can remain anonymous