The person at the center of this case
Patrick Edward Cornelius
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
Missing Person: Patrick Edward Cornelius
Justice for Patrick Edward Cornelius — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What were the circumstances of his disappearance from the sailing vessel GAIA II?
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vehicle
Lead #2Where is the sailing vessel GAIA II and has it been searched or recovered?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses aboard or near the vessel at the time of his disappearance?
Patrick Edward Cornelius, a 59-year-old man, went missing on January 8, 2013, while living aboard the sailing vessel GAIA II in Fort Pierce, Florida. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information about Patrick or the vessel GAIA II is urged to contact the Coast Guard Investigative Service.
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clue
Lead #4Why was the Coast Guard Investigative Service involved rather than local police?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP19090. Missing person: Patrick Edward Cornelius.
Last known contact: 2013-01-08 in Fort Pierce, Brevard, FL. Circumstances: Living on Sailing VSL GAIA II Demographics: 59 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 200 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Unknown. Investigating agency: Coast Guard Investigative Service | 0009-13 GSE 1805 2X[GK] | 2013-01-09.
Timeline of Events
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2013-01-08
Last Known Contact
Patrick Edward Cornelius last known contact while living aboard sailing vessel GAIA II in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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2013-01-09
Investigation Initiated
Coast Guard Investigative Service case opened (0009-13 GSE 1805 2X[GK]).
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2013
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2013
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9042565936
You can remain anonymous