In the late autumn of 2025, 52-year-old Seth Wrightington of Blue Hill, Maine, was preparing for an overseas trip. On November 27, 2025, he was seen for the last time before his planned departure for Germany. His plan was to return after the new year, on January 9, 2026. Concern grew when he did not make contact with family or friends upon his expected return. The investigation into his whereabouts would later reveal that he was believed to have boarded a flight from Germany back to Boston on his scheduled return date. However, he never made it onto his connecting flight to the Bar Harbor airport. His vehicle was discovered parked at the Bar Harbor airport, where it had apparently been since his departure in November.
The circumstances surrounding Seth Wrightington's disappearance are unsettling. While it is believed he made it back to the United States, his trail goes cold in Boston. The reasons for him not taking his final flight home to Maine remain unknown. Authorities have been working to piece together his movements after his arrival in Boston. The Maine State Police, Troop E in Bangor, are handling the investigation and have been seeking information from the public to help locate him. The case was officially reported to them on August 11, 2026, and a NamUs case file was created on September 1, 2026.
Seth Wrightington is described as a white male, standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 215 pounds. He is bald with blue eyes and has some distinctive physical features, including serious eye deformities and scars on his face. He is known to wear glasses, though he often misplaces them. His typical attire includes hats, old sports coats, and long-sleeved shirts, and he generally wears slip-on shoes. The lack of contact from him since his scheduled return is considered out of character, and his loved ones are deeply concerned for his well-being. The investigation into his disappearance is a comprehensive effort to understand the timeline of events leading up to and following his return to the U.S. and to ultimately ascertain his current location and condition. This case provides an overview of the known details surrounding his last known activities and the ongoing efforts to find him.
Last Seen: Nov 27, 2025
