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 23rd? Was this a routine activity or unusual for him?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any personal belongings, clothing, or items found along the beach or in the surrounding area?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see McDonald that day or observe his behavior before he went missing?
Gil Michael McDonald, a 55-year-old man, went missing on October 23, 2023, after being last seen walking along the beach near Chesapeake Bay Drive in Scotland, Maryland. Despite search efforts by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear. Anyone with information about McDonald's location or activities that day is urged to contact authorities.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the delay between when McDonald was last seen and when he was reported missing to authorities?
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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 at 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 on NamUs.
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3014758008
You can remain anonymous