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Patrick McDermott Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Pedro, California on Jul 01, 2005

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Aug 12, 2020

Patrick

McDermott

69

48

69 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 01, 2005

San Pedro

California

Los Angeles County

20197

U.S. Coast Guard

Los Angeles

California

,

0085-06GHQ

U.S. Coast Guard

5751

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

06/22/2026


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Patrick McDermott, a 48-year-old cameraman and the on-and-off boyfriend of singer Olivia Newton-John, went missing on July 1, 2005, during an overnight fishing trip off the coast of San Pedro, California. He boarded the charter vessel *Freedom* on June 30 for a 22-hour trip with 22 other passengers. When the boat returned to port on July 1, McDermott was nowhere to be found, and his disappearance was not immediately noticed. Days later, after he missed a family event, his personal belongings, in ...
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 2005

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  • Disappearance of Patrick McDermott - Wikipedia
  • Man Missing Since Fishing Trip Is Sought - Los Angeles Times
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    Has anyone looked into the financial aspect of Patrick McDermott’s case? It seems like a key facto... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find the timeline of when Patrick was last seen a bit strange? It’s like the boat... ...Read More
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    Has anyone delved into the financial records surrounding Patrick McDermott's disappearance? I find i... ...Read More
    03/04/2023
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