The person at the center of this case
David Stortz
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: David Stortz
Justice for David Stortz — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What search efforts were conducted in the water and surrounding areas after the incident was reported?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other boats or witnesses in the area who observed the incident or the boat afterward?
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Lead #3What happened to the 12-foot boat after David was thrown overboard—was it recovered and examined?
David Stortz, a 41-year-old Maine resident, disappeared on August 29, 2000, when he was thrown from his 12-foot boat in Rockland while heading out to go clamming. The boat's stability was compromised when it hit a wave, and David, who was sitting in a plastic lawn chair positioned higher than the gunwales, was ejected into the water. Despite search efforts by Maine Marine Patrol, his fate remains unknown, and investigators continue to seek any information about his disappearance.
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Lead #4Given the circumstances of a boating accident with a compromised vessel, were David's remains ever located or recovered?
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NamUs case MP53325. Missing person: David Stortz.
Last known contact: 2000-08-29 in Rockland, Knox, ME. Circumstances: David was out in his 12' boat, sitting in a plastic lawn chair which was higher than the gunwales.
Stability was compromised when the boat hit a wave and David was thrown from the boat. He was headed out to go clamming.
Demographics: 41 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light blue t-shirt, jeans, khaki baseball hat. Investigating agency: Maine Marine Patrol - Augusta Headquarters | 00-0829 | 2000-08-29.
Timeline of Events
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2000-08-29
David Stortz thrown from boat
David Stortz was thrown from his 12-foot boat while sitting in a plastic lawn chair when the vessel hit a wave. He was headed out to go clamming in Rockland, Maine.
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Case Information
Incident:August 29, 2000
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 29, 2000
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2076339595
You can remain anonymous