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 presence aboard the GAIA II, and was he known to spend extended periods on the vessel?
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Lead #2Were there any signs of struggle, equipment missing, or unusual activity on the vessel when he was reported missing?
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witness
Lead #3Did crew members or other individuals aboard or near the GAIA II observe anything unusual on or around January 8, 2013?
Patrick Edward Cornelius, a 59-year-old white male, was last known to be in contact on January 8, 2013, while living aboard the sailing vessel GAIA II in Fort Pierce, Florida. His disappearance remains unexplained, with circumstances suggesting he may have gone missing from the vessel. The Coast Guard Investigative Service continues to seek information that could help locate him or clarify what happened.
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person
Lead #4What was his routine and typical behavior—did he have plans to leave the vessel or travel elsewhere?
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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 was last known to be in contact on January 8, 2013, while living aboard the sailing vessel GAIA II in Fort Pierce, Brevard County, Florida.
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2013-01-09
Investigation Initiated
Coast Guard Investigative Service opened case MP19090 following the report of missing person.
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2013
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2013
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9042565936
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