The person at the center of this case
Gil Michael McDonald
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Gil Michael McDonald
Justice for Gil Michael McDonald — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was McDonald walking alone along the beach on October 23, 2023? Were there witnesses?
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evidence
Lead #2What was McDonald wearing and carrying when last seen?
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clue
Lead #3Has any personal property or clothing been recovered from the beach or surrounding area?
Gil Michael McDonald, a 55-year-old man, was last seen on October 23, 2023, walking along the beach near Chesapeake Bay Drive in Scotland, Maryland. His disappearance remains unexplained, and investigators have not determined the circumstances of his vanishing. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4What was the reason for the five-day gap between disappearance (October 23) and case reporting (October 28)?
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NamUs case MP156931. Missing person: Gil Michael McDonald.
Last known contact: 2023-10-23 in Scotland, St. Mary's, MD.
Circumstances: Last seen walking along the beach in the area of Chesapeake Bay Drive, Scotland, Maryland. Demographics: 55 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 250 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: St.
Mary's County Sheriff's Office | 60519-23 | 2023-10-28.
Timeline of Events
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2023-10-23
Last Seen Walking on Beach
Gil Michael McDonald was last seen walking along the beach in the area of Chesapeake Bay Drive, Scotland, Maryland.
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2023-10-28
Case Reported
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case MP156931.
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3014758008
You can remain anonymous