The person at the center of this case
Eugene Harold Hyatt
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Eugene Harold Hyatt
Justice for Eugene Harold Hyatt — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was only one shoe recovered? What does this tell us about the circumstances of their disappearance?
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location
Lead #2What specific conditions at Boiler Bay Cove made it particularly dangerous during the storm?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact timing and intensity of the storm relative to when they entered the tide pools?
Eugene Harold Hyatt, 18, and his girlfriend Kami Vollendroff disappeared on November 21, 2001, while tide pooling 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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witness
Lead #4Were there any other visitors to the park that day who might have witnessed what happened?
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clue
Lead #5Why have no other personal items or remains been found in the 20+ years since their disappearance?
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Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
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2001-11-21
10:00Last Seen at Boiler Bay State Park
Eugene Hyatt and girlfriend Kami Vollendroff left their oceanfront condominium to view tide pools at Boiler Bay State Park.
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2001-11-21
Disappearance During Storm
A storm struck the area; authorities believe the couple was swept out to sea by a powerful wave.
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2001-11-24
Shoe Discovery
One of Hyatt's sneakers was discovered near Boiler Bay Cove, less than one mile from their last known location.
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 2001 at 10:00 AM
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 2001 at 10:00 AM
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5412654277
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