
The person at the center of this case
Eugene Harold Hyatt
Justice for Eugene Harold Hyatt — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was only one shoe recovered near Boiler Bay Cove, and what does this tell us about the circumstances?
Were there any other visitors to Boiler Bay State Park that day who may have witnessed the couple or the dangerous conditions?
The rocky inlet of Boiler Bay Cove is treacherous—were there warning signs or barriers in place in 2001?
Eugene Harold Hyatt, 18, and his girlfriend Kami Vollendroff disappeared on November 21, 2001, while exploring tide pools at Boiler Bay State Park near Depoe Bay, Oregon. Authorities believe they were swept out to sea by a powerful wave during a storm that struck the area that day. One of Hyatt's shoes was found near Boiler Bay Cove days later, but their bodies have never been recovered, leaving questions about the exact circumstances of their disappearance.
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NamUs case MP80188. Missing person: Eugene Harold Hyatt.
Last known contact: 2001-11-21 in Newport, Lincoln, OR. Circumstances: Hyatt and his girlfriend, Kami Vollendroff (MP6781), were last seen at Boiler Bay State Park in Depoe Bay, Oregon on November 21, 2001.
They were staying in an oceanfront condominium with Hyatt's grandparents. At 10:00 a.m.
they left the condominium, telling Hyatt's grandparents that they planned to look at the tide pools during the day. Neither Hyatt nor Volendroff has been heard from again.
Authorities believe the couple was swept out to sea and drowned. A storm hit the area at around the time they vanished, and it is thought that they were dragged into the water by a powerful wave.
One of Hyatt's shoes was discovered near Boiler Bay Cove several days after they vanished. The cove is a rocky inlet and is located less than one mile from the couple's last known location inside the park.
Their bodies have never found. Demographics: 18 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White Stayton Eagles sweatshirt; Footwear: Sneakers.
Investigating agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office | 01-07862.
Hyatt and girlfriend Vollendroff left their oceanfront condominium to look at tide pools at Boiler Bay State Park
A storm struck the area; authorities believe the couple was swept out to sea by a powerful wave
One of Hyatt's sneakers was found near Boiler Bay Cove, less than one mile from their last known location
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