“🌊😱 A FINAL CALL FROM THE DEEP…

Just hours after her husband Brandon vanished at sea with his uncle, his grieving wife Deborah gets a chilling voicemail from HIS phone at 11 PM on December 20th.

No words. No breathing. Just repeated, heavy THUDS… like something pounding against the hull—or worse.

By then, their million-dollar boat was found drifting empty, engines running, 70 miles offshore. The men? Gone without a trace.

Was this Brandon’s desperate last signal from the water? A pocket dial from the abyss? Or proof something sinister pulled them under?

The Coast Guard called off the search on Christmas Eve. Families are devastated. But this eerie message has everyone asking: Are they really gone?

Full spine-chilling details below—if you can handle the truth. 👇🌑”

As families of two missing Florida attorneys spend a somber Christmas without answers, a disturbing new detail has emerged in the case: a mysterious voicemail received by the wife of one of the men, allegedly from his phone hours after the pair vanished.

Brandon Billmaier, 33, a trial attorney with the Shiner Law Group in Boca Raton, and his uncle Randall Spivey, 57, founder of the Spivey Law Firm in Fort Myers, disappeared during an offshore fishing trip on December 19, 2025. Their 42-foot Freeman catamaran, named “Unstopp-A-Bull” or “Unstoppable,” was discovered adrift early on December 20, approximately 70 miles west of Fort Myers in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sources close to the family report that Deborah Billmaier, Brandon’s wife, received an unexplained voicemail from her husband’s phone around 11 p.m. on December 20. The message contained no voices—only repeated thudding sounds, described by some as heavy and rhythmic, raising questions about whether it could have been an accidental “pocket dial” from the water or something more ominous.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed the voicemail’s existence or its potential evidentiary value, but the detail has circulated among family supporters and online discussions, fueling speculation in an already heartbreaking case.

The men departed from Spivey’s private residence in the Iona area of Fort Myers early on Friday morning, December 19, planning a day of deep-sea fishing with an expected return by evening. When they failed to check in, Deborah Billmaier alerted the U.S. Coast Guard around 9 p.m.

A massive search ensued, described by officials as one of the largest in recent Southwest Florida history. Coast Guard assets, including helicopters from multiple stations, cutters, and aircraft, covered more than 6,700 square miles—roughly the size of Connecticut. Volunteer boaters and pilots, coordinated through family social media appeals, joined the effort, with dozens responding to Deborah’s pleas for help.

At midnight on December 20, a Coast Guard crew located the vessel upright and drifting, with engines still running and in gear. Critically, no one was aboard. Two life jackets were reported missing, leading investigators to believe the men may have donned them if they entered the water. The boat’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) remained onboard and inactive, meaning no distress signal was sent.

The leading theory from authorities: One man may have fallen overboard, prompting the other to jump in for a rescue attempt. With the boat’s propellers engaged, it could have drifted away rapidly in the currents, leaving the pair stranded in rough seas far from shore.

Despite exhaustive efforts, no signs of Spivey or Billmaier were found. The active search was suspended at sunset on December 22, a decision the Coast Guard called “one of the most difficult” in search-and-rescue operations. In a statement, Capt. Jason Sergent of Sector St. Petersburg extended condolences, praising the professionalism of all involved.

Family members, while devastated, expressed support for the suspension. In a Facebook post, Deborah Billmaier wrote: “While this is heartbreaking, Brandon and Randy would never want anyone else to put their life in danger, and we know they would want this decision to be respected.” She had earlier organized volunteer searches and offered a monetary reward for information leading to their recovery.

The case has transitioned to investigation mode, with the FBI now involved. Agency spokespersons confirmed assistance to local authorities, exploring whether any federal laws were violated. No specifics on leads, including the reported voicemail, have been released, and the probe remains in early stages.

Randall Spivey, a prominent personal injury attorney, is remembered as a devoted family man. His wife, Tricia Spivey, who practices alongside him, described him to media as “an amazing husband, an amazing father.” The couple shares children, and Spivey has long been active in the Fort Myers legal community.

Brandon Billmaier, Spivey’s nephew, relocated to Florida in part to follow his uncle’s career path. Raised in Michigan after being born in Ohio, he joined the Shiner Law Group in 2023. Firm founder David Shiner issued a statement: “Brandon is a valued member of our firm and someone we care about tremendously, both as a colleague and as our friend. Brandon is an exceptional person and a great lawyer, and we are heartbroken.”

Deborah Billmaier has been outspoken throughout, sharing updates on social media and coordinating volunteers. In interviews, she spoke of her husband’s passion for fishing and the close uncle-nephew bond. “He lived for it, he lived for his family, for me,” she told local outlets, hoping for a “Christmas miracle” even as official efforts wound down.

The disappearance has resonated across Florida, drawing comparisons to other Gulf maritime tragedies where boaters vanish after unintended overboard incidents. Experts emphasize the dangers of remote offshore fishing: strong currents, sudden weather changes, and the vastness of the sea can turn routine trips deadly quickly.

Without an activated beacon or detailed float plan, recovery odds decrease sharply over time. Marine safety advocates note that many such cases end without closure, bodies often never recovered due to predation or dispersal.

As of December 25, 2025, private efforts may continue informally, but no new official searches are underway. The families face the holidays grappling with profound grief and unanswered questions. Deborah described the ordeal as a “nightmare” and “horror movie,” finding limited comfort in knowing the men were together doing what they loved.

The alleged voicemail has added an eerie layer for some observers, reminiscent of past cases involving unexplained communications from missing persons’ devices. However, authorities caution against speculation, urging focus on verified facts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or the Coast Guard. The FBI has also opened channels for tips.

This incident underscores ongoing concerns about boater safety in the Gulf, a popular but unforgiving expanse. For now, two prominent legal families—and their communities—await any breakthrough that might bring resolution from the depths.