🌊 THE LAST 30 SECONDS — Data recovered from the vessel paints a chilling picture before two Florida lawyers vanished.
A calm voice is heard saying, “There’s something out there… I’ll take a look.” Then — a sudden scream, followed by dead silence.
Investigators are still searching for answers, but this haunting moment has turned the case into everyone’s worst nightmare 😨

Debunking the Viral Rumor: No “Black Box” Audio in the Spivey-Billmaier Disappearance

The mysterious disappearance of Florida attorneys Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier on December 19, 2025, has understandably gripped public attention, spawning widespread speculation and viral social media posts. One particularly chilling claim circulating online describes a supposed “black box” recording from their boat capturing the final 30 seconds: a calm voice saying, “There’s something out there, let me go check,” followed by a “blood-curdling scream” and then silence.

This story is not true. It appears to be a complete fabrication or hoax, with no basis in any credible reporting.

Why This Claim Is False

Recreational boats like the Freeman 42 do not have “black boxes.” Black boxes (flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders) are mandatory equipment on commercial aircraft and some large ships, but they are not installed on private fishing vessels such as the 42-foot Freeman catamaran “Unstopp-A-Bull.” High-end fishing boats may have GPS trackers, VHF radios, or optional dash cams, but nothing equivalent to an aviation-style voice recorder that automatically captures audio.
No official sources mention any audio recording. Extensive searches across major news outlets (Fox News, USA Today, The News-Press, People, WINK News, Gulf Coast News, and others) reveal detailed coverage of the case, including the Coast Guard’s discovery of the empty boat, the massive search effort, and the FBI’s ongoing missing persons investigation. None report the existence of any audio evidence, let alone a dramatic final recording with screams.
The exact phrase and details do not appear anywhere credible. Searches for the quoted line “There’s something out there, let me go check” in connection with this case yield zero results from legitimate sources. The scream-and-silence narrative echoes urban legends or horror tropes (similar to fabricated Bermuda Triangle stories) rather than factual reporting.

A stock image representing viral misinformation spreading on social media—claims like this often gain traction without evidence.

Current Status of the Case (as of December 27, 2025)

Randall Spivey (57) and his nephew Brandon Billmaier (33) remain missing after their offshore fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended active search-and-rescue operations on December 22 after covering thousands of square miles, describing the decision as heartbreaking but necessary. The FBI has taken over the investigation, treating it as a missing persons case. Authorities have not indicated foul play, though the circumstances— an undamaged boat found adrift with engines running, no distress call, and two missing life jackets—remain puzzling.

Families continue to hold out hope, and the legal and boating communities in Southwest Florida are deeply affected. No new evidence, such as audio recordings, has been released.

U.S. Coast Guard vessels during a search operation in the Gulf—similar to the efforts for Spivey and Billmaier.

The Danger of Misinformation in Missing Persons Cases

Sensational rumors like this one can spread rapidly on social media, often amplified for clicks or shock value. While they may feel “nightmarish,” they distract from the real facts, potentially hindering investigations and causing additional pain to families. Always verify claims against reputable sources: local news (e.g., News-Press, WINK News), the U.S. Coast Guard, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, or the FBI.

If you have genuine information about the disappearance, contact authorities directly—do not rely on unverified online stories.

This case is tragic enough without fabricated horror elements. The search for truthful answers continues.