Louis Piatt Missing Person Case

Louis Robert Piatt, 66 years old, was last seen on December 29, 2011, off the coast of Malibu, California. That afternoon, Piatt set off on a solo kayaking trip from Malibu Pier. Around 3:00 p.m., he called 911, reporting chest pains and heavy breathing while out in the water, but the call abruptly ended before he could provide his exact location. When rescue teams arrived, they found his overturned kayak and a life vest, but there was no sign of Piatt himself. His vehicle was discovered parked ...
Last Seen: Dec 29, 2011

Louis Robert Piatt | State of California - Department of Justice

Missing kayaker may have faked own death, authorities say