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Hermann Samitsch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marathon, Florida on Dec 06, 2017

Victim Details

Jun 01, 2020

Jun 03, 2020

Hermann

Samitsch

86

78

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 06, 2017

Marathon

Florida

Monroe County

33050

83497

Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit

MARATHON

Florida

Monroe County

33050

3103 OVERSEAS HWY, Florida

3052892410

County

Law Enforcement

MCSO20OFF01671

2020-03-04

Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit

8281

White

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026


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Hermann Samitsch, aged 78, was last seen on December 6, 2017, in Marathon, Florida. On that day, Samitsch departed Boot Key Harbor on a solo journey aboard a 39-foot 1972 Pearson sailboat, which had a malfunctioning engine and minimal navigation equipment. He was en route to visit family in Panama and intended to arrive by Christmas. However, he never reached his destination, and no further contact was made.

The sailboat, lacking critical operational systems, raised concerns about his s ...
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