
The person at the center of this case
Patrick Joseph Perry
Justice for Patrick Joseph Perry — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Was the boat recovered and examined for any signs of Perry or additional evidence?
Were there any witnesses to the capsizing or rescue attempts on the river?
What search and recovery operations were conducted in the days following the incident?
Patrick Joseph Perry, a 59-year-old man, went missing on April 20, 2024, when his boat capsized on the San Jacinto River near the dam in Houston, Texas during rough water and an approaching storm. He was not wearing a lifejacket when the vessel overturned as it was pulled toward the dam. Despite search efforts by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, his fate remains unknown, and authorities continue to seek information about the incident.
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How far downstream could Perry have been carried given the dam's water flow and river conditions?
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NamUs case MP144075. Missing person: Patrick Joseph Perry.
Last known contact: 2024-04-20 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Missing Person was last seen on a boat that capsized on the San Jacinto River near the dam.
Missing Person was not wearing a lifejacket. A pending storm and rough water caused his boat to overturn as it was pulled toward the dam.
Demographics: 59 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 247 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: plaid shirt, grey cargo pants, and black sketcher tennis shoes. Investigating agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office | 2404-11672 | 2024-04-30.
Patrick Joseph Perry was last seen when his boat capsized on the San Jacinto River near the dam during rough water conditions caused by a pending storm. He was not wearing a lifejacket.
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