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Hey everyone, I was just going through some of the older unsolved cases and came across Patricia Hertell's disappearance from 1981. I noticed something odd about the discovery of the boat. It was found near channel marker #8, but I'm curious if anyone knows anything about the usual currents in that area around that time of year. Could the boat have drifted there naturally, or is it possible someone placed it there deliberately? I feel like understanding the movement patterns in Suisun Bay might shed some light on whether the boat's final position was just a coincidence or something more intentional. If anyone here has knowledge about boating or navigational patterns in that area, your insight would be super valuable!
Hey everyone,
I've been following Patricia Hertell's case for a while now, and something that's always puzzled me is the location where their boat was found. It was apparently near channel marker #8 in Suisun Bay, which from what I've gathered, is not the typical area where one would expect someone to just vanish without a trace. I can't help but wonder if there might be specific currents or hazards around that spot that could explain why no one saw anything. Also, does anyone know if there were any weather anomalies around that time?
The other factor that intrigues me is the gear they had on the boat. I've read that sometimes the equipment can tell a lot about what might have happened. Did they have life jackets, radio gear, or any safety equipment on board? Every bit of information helps paint a clearer picture.
If anyone has insights or theories about this specific part of the case, I would love to hear them! It’s strange how certain details just stick with you, and I feel like this location aspect may hold a clue.
- CuriousMind?️‍♂️
Hey everyone, I've been looking into Patricia Hertell's case and something that sticks out to me is the location where her and William's boat was found. Channel marker #8 in Suisun Bay seems like such a strange area for a fishing trip, don't you think? Were they experienced boaters? Also, with Hartenstien's body being found quite a distance away, I can’t help but wonder about the route they took and what might have happened at sea. Did they encounter bad weather or engine trouble? I feel like revisiting the weather and tidal reports from those days could potentially shed some light or at least narrow down possibilities. Anyway, just some thoughts I had. It's so perplexing how Patricia is still missing after all these years. If anyone has more info on the nautical aspects of their trip, I’d love to hear more thoughts on this!