Above Images: McDermott, circa 2005
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 1, 2005 from San Pedro, California
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: September 18, 1956
Age: 48
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Race: White
Gender: Male
Distinguishing Characteristics: Medium complexion,
graying hair.
NCIC Number: M-775059501
Case Number: 0264-05GPA-0210-7X; LAPD: 059918905
Fingerprints: Yes
Dentals: Yes
DNA: Yes
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Details of Disappearance
Patrick had signed into a charter fishing vessel on June 30, 2005 to go on an overnight fishing trip. He was last seen on July 1, 2005 four kilometers from shore on the fishing boat, 20 miles south of Los Angeles, CA. The boat returned to port on July 1, 2005. It is unknown if Patrick went missing at sea or land.
It was days before anyone reported him missing. Finally, on July 6, he failed to show up to a family event, causing loved ones to worry -- especially his girlfriend, actress and singer Olivia Newton-John. On July 11, relatives started to search for Patrick and found his car in the parking lot at the San Pedro Marina. They say it was right where he had left it to go on the fishing trip. Investigators have also learned that Patrick left some of his belongings on the boat, including his wallet.
Right now, the Coast Guard is treating this as a missing person's case. However, a manager at the boat's marina claims that some of the passengers saw Patrick get off the boat. Recently, the Coast Guard also said it is looking into the possibility that McDermott may have faked his disappearance. And as they consider the possibility, they have also learned that McDermott was facing financial and family troubles.
Wikipedia claims Patrick is half-Korean, but that has not been verified at this time.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
U.S. Coast Guard
(310) 732-7344
OR
Los Angeles Police Department
(213) 485-5381
Source Information
California Department of Justice
National Center for Missing Adults
America's Most Wanted
USA Today
Wikipedia
