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Frank Damato Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Dec 21, 1983

Victim Details

Apr 09, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Frank

Damato

70

28

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 21, 1983

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

33406

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

,

83-1389893

San Francisco Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/29/2026


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Frank Joseph Damato Jr., 28, was last seen on December 21, 1983, in San Francisco, California. A commercial fisherman, Damato was believed to have gone out on his boat, the *Lillian D.*, possibly to test his fishing equipment or scout for herring ahead of the upcoming fishing season. His boat was later discovered adrift near Yerba Buena Island and the Bay Bridge at 1:00 a.m., with its engine idling and electronic equipment, including radar, still on. Despite an extensive search, Damato was never ...
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Last Seen: Dec 21, 1983

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  • Frank Joseph Damato | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Frank Joseph Damato Jr. - The Charley Project
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    Has anyone else been curious about the condition of the *Lillian D.* when it was found? With Frank J... ...Read More
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