The person at the center of this case
Patrick Kim McDermott
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Patrick Kim McDermott
Justice for Patrick Kim McDermott — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Were there other passengers or crew members on the fishing vessel who can provide details about Patrick's last movements and condition?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the condition of Patrick's belongings or personal items left on the boat?
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location
Lead #3Did Patrick have any reason to leave the vessel while at sea, or could he have disembarked at an unscheduled location?
Patrick Kim McDermott, a 48-year-old man, disappeared on July 1, 2005, while on an overnight charter fishing trip approximately 20 miles south of Los Angeles near San Pedro. The vessel returned to port that same day, but Patrick was not aboard—it remains unclear whether he went missing at sea or returned to land. The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service continues to seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential witnesses.
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More leads to consider
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clue
Lead #4Why did the vessel return to port without Patrick, and what was the crew's account of events that day?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP1285. Missing person: Patrick Kim McDermott.
Last known contact: 2005-07-01 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Patrick had signed into a charter fishing vessel on June 30, 2005 to go on an overnight fishing trip.
He was last seen on July 1, 2005 four kilometers from shore on the fishing boat, 20 miles south of Los Angeles, CA. The boat returned to port on July 1, 2005.
It is unknown if Patrick went missing at sea or on land. Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: United States Coast Guard Investigative Service | 0085-06GHQ.
Timeline of Events
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2005-06-30
Charter Fishing Trip Begins
Patrick Kim McDermott signed into a charter fishing vessel for an overnight fishing trip.
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2005-07-01
Last Seen at Sea
Patrick was last seen on the fishing boat approximately 4 kilometers from shore, 20 miles south of Los Angeles, CA.
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2005-07-01
Vessel Returns to Port
The charter fishing boat returned to port on July 1, 2005. Patrick was not aboard.
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 2005
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 2005
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2023723000
You can remain anonymous