Introduction
The vanishing of Patrick McDermott, a Hollywood cameraman and on-again, off-again boyfriend of singer Olivia Newton-John, remains one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in recent history. Disappearing during an overnight fishing trip off the coast of San Pedro, California, in 2005, McDermott's case has been shrouded in speculation, alleged sightings, and theories ranging from accidental drowning to orchestrated disappearance.
Background and Personal Life
Born Kim Chong-nam on September 18, 1956, in Seoul, South Korea, McDermott was adopted by an American family at the age of two. He pursued a career in Hollywood as a cameraman and lighting designer. In 1992, he married actress Yvette Nipar, with whom he had a son named Chance. The couple divorced in 1994, and McDermott faced financial difficulties, including filing for bankruptcy in 2000 and accruing debts, notably overdue child support payments. Around the mid-1990s, he began a relationship with Olivia Newton-John, which lasted intermittently for about nine years. ...Read More
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