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Patricia Hertell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Suisun Bay, California on Aug 8, 1981

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Victim Details

Mar 27, 2019

Dec 15, 2020

Patricia

Hertell

84

39

60 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 8, 1981

Suisun Bay

California

Solano County

No

48859

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield

California

Solano County

94533

Charles Olmstead

Detective

530 Union Ave #100, California

7077847000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/default.asp

81-2332

Aug 8, 1981

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56312) and 1 other source
Patricia Hertell, age 39, disappeared on August 8, 1981, after departing from the Martinez Marina in California for a fishing trip with William Hartenstien. The pair were headed to Suisun Bay. Their boat was later discovered by a fisherman on August 11, 1981, near channel marker #8 in the bay. Tragically, Hartenstien's body was found on August 14, washed up on the north shore, about 1.5 miles east of the Glen Cove Marina. However, Patricia was never located.

Authorities have not determined what exactly happened to Patricia after the boat was found, and despite search efforts, she remains missing. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, but her case continues to be classified as a missing persons case, with foul play not entirely ruled out.

Her case remains open, and investigators urge anyone with information to contact the Solano County Sheriff's Office.
Last Seen: Aug 8, 1981

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56312

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP2361 • Found Feb 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%109 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 39 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP5932
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5932 • Found Apr 5, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    Weight 87%100 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP9160 • Found Apr 22, 2011
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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