Phillip Sheridan
Missing

Case Description

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Phillip Wesley Sheridan, a 30-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, went missing on August 17, 1973, after setting out for an ocean fishing trip in his 16-foot outboard boat. Sheridan never returned, and his wife reported him missing the following morning. The Coast Guard later found his boat drifting approximately 1.5 miles off Bethany Beach, Delaware. The boat's engine cover was removed, suggesting mechanical failure. Sheridan's wallet and glasses were still on board, but there was no sign of ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 17, 1973

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Victim Details

created

Dec 13, 2010

Case Added

Aug 01, 2024

firstname

Phillip

lastname

Sheridan

Current Age

Age at Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Weight

190 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 17, 1973

City

Millsboro

State

Delaware

County

Sussex County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

3826

Agency Name

Delaware State Police Troop 4

Agency City

Georgetown

Agency State

Delaware

Agency County

Sussex County

Agency Zip Code

19947

Agency Contact

Jon King

Contact Job Title

Lieutenant

Agency Address

23652 Shortly Rd, Delaware

Agency Phone

3028565850

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://dsp.delaware.gov/

Agency Case #

07-3724-7

Agency Report Date

1973-10-01

Primary Agency

Delaware State Police Troop 4

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

09/16/2024

Area Last Seen:

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10/27/2024

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