Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Mystery of the Sarah Jo
Oct 9, 2024
Delve into the haunting tale of the Sarah Jo, a fishing boat lost in a fierce storm. Discover the chilling events surrounding its disappearance and a shocking find a decade later that included human remains. Explore the mysterious death of Scott Moorman and the unresolved questions about the voyage. Investigate a peculiar shoreline burial and the intriguing theories surrounding it. This riveting maritime mystery weaves together survival, tragedy, and complex human stories.
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The Sarah Jo's Disappearance
- In 1979, Scott Moorman and four construction worker buddies skipped work to go fishing in Hawaii.
- Their boat, the Sarah Jo, disappeared in a gale just two hours into their trip.
The Discovery
- Ten years later, marine biologist John Naughton, who had participated in the initial search, found the Sarah Jo on a remote atoll 2,300 miles away.
- Near the boat, he discovered a burial mound containing skeletal remains, later identified as Scott Moorman's.
Identification of Remains
- The remains found with the Sarah Joe were identified as Scott Moorman, one of the five missing fishermen.
- However, the cause and time of his death remained undetermined.