CA CA - Patrick McDermott, 48, San Pedro, 1 July 2005

[Casshew]

Olivia and missing boyfriend 'had split'


Olivia Newton-John had not spoken to her missing boyfriend Patrick McDermott for several months before he disappeared, according to a report in a British newspaper. The Daily Telegraph said friends of the couple believed the pair "had drifted apart" recently and were no longer an item when he left on a fishing trip on July 1, the last time he was seen.

Newton-John, who the newspaper said was resting at the Gaia health spa near her home in Byron Bay, was not the first to report McDermott missing, sparking speculation about the state of their relationship.

Meanwhile, the crew of a boat carrying McDermott have said they realised McDermott was missing while the vessel was still at sea, a fisherman who was aboard has claimed.

The claim contradicts the version of events given by Frank Liversedge, who oversees the vessel, Freedom.


http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=59248

 

[Casshew]

Olivia Newton-John's boyfriend owed child support

The missing boyfriend of singer Olivia Newton-John had filed for bankruptcy in 2000 and was embroiled in a legal dispute over child support, court documents show.

Patrick Kim McDermott, 48, was taken to court this spring by his ex-wife over late child support payments for their 13-year-old son, according to the documents.

"That's part of their investigation. Until the investigation is concluded, we can't really say anything about his (financial) situation," Henise said.

According to a 1994 divorce filing, McDermott owed $800 a month in child support for his son, and as recently as April was ordered by a court to make all outstanding payments.

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/...2,0,342785.story?coll=mmx-home_bottom_hedsh2o

 

[fran]

Apparently, it was not unusual for this man to take these fishing trips. The difference this time is that he usually told his neighbors he was going and then he would bring them fresh cleaned fish when he returned. This time, he didn't tell his neighbors he was leaving, and the crew of the fishing vessel say he didn't have the fish he caught cleaned.

One way or the other, IMO, this disappearance appears to be self imposed. He was at the end of his rope, facing serious consequences for not paying his court ordered child support. He used to make a six figure salary but it appears he'd not been able to do that for a number of years.

I don't know if he managed to get somewhere else from the boat or jumped over-board. Hope the family gets an answer.

JMHO
fran

 

[Bobbisangel]

Olivia and missing boyfriend 'had split'


Olivia Newton-John had not spoken to her missing boyfriend Patrick McDermott for several months before he disappeared, according to a report in a British newspaper. The Daily Telegraph said friends of the couple believed the pair "had drifted apart" recently and were no longer an item when he left on a fishing trip on July 1, the last time he was seen.

Meanwhile, the crew of a boat carrying McDermott have said they realised McDermott was missing while the vessel was still at sea, a fisherman who was aboard has claimed.


It makes sense that Olivia didn't report him missing or notify the media right away if they weren't a couple any more. She probably didn't even know until something showed up in the papers. She said she didn't come forward "out of respect for the family" and that makes perfect sense now.

The crew on the boat say that they knew McDermott was missing while the vessel was still at sea????? If they knew (which I doubt) then why didn't they say anything to anyone while at sea or when they docked? That doesn't make any sense at all.

 

[LinasK]

McDermott looks like he is a mixed nationality to me...so he isn't so generic that he would just fade into a crowd.

I agree, he's got an Irish name, but by the looks of him, I would've guessed Japanese...

 

[royalpurple209]

Evidence points to suicide


http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/evidence-points-to-suicide/2005/08/27/1124563064209.html


Olivia's partner lost at sea - crew


http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/olivias-partner-lost-at-sea--crew/2005/08/28/1125167548654.html

 

[Bobbisangel]

Evidence points to suicide


http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/evidence-points-to-suicide/2005/08/27/1124563064209.html

Did they find some evidence? What was it and where did they find it? I don't believe he committed suicide because he paid the galley bill when they were 3 miles from shore...heading back in. If he were going to commit suicide wouldn't he have done it when they were way out in the ocean?

His fanny pack was left on the boat though with everything important still in it and his car was in the parking lot. Nothing about this case makes sense to me.

 

[bensmom98]

Any updates?

 

[MrsMush99]

Nothing. Just Hurricane coverage. I haven't heard a word about this, or the missing groom since the hurricane.

 

[mysteriew]

STILL grieving at the mysterious disappearance of her partner, Olivia Newton-John yesterday emerged from her self-imposed seclusion.

The Australian singer was seen leaving the Malibu Urgent Health Centre, near her US ranch, with her daughter Chloe Lattanzi.

It is the first time Newton-John has been seen in public since the disappearance of her long-term boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, made headlines around the world last month.

http://www.sundaytimes.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,7034,16543236%5E10431,00.html

 

[kabokun]

I agree, he's got an Irish name, but by the looks of him, I would've guessed Japanese...

Kim, his middle name must've been taken from his Korean last name. It is pronounced like Kin, which means "gold." Kim is a very common name in Korea. Korean site says he is of Korean origin. I suspect he was either adopted or half Korean.:twocents:

 

[kabokun]

I should read back before I ask this, but ......

Do we know how big a boat this was or how many people were on board? It seems that there must have been quite a few if someone could go missing and not be noticed.

I've been on similar fishing trips myself and 22 people on this boat is very very light load.
Here is the link.
http://www.22ndstreet.com/pages/freedom.php
If someone were to jump overboard in the middle of the night w/o being seen, it can be done easily. Running at full speed many hours nooene will hear anything or see anything when everyone is in the cabin.

 

[mysteriew]

Singer Olivia Newton-John says she listens to her own music to cope with the disappearance of beau Patrick McDermott, who mysteriously vanished during a fishing trip near Los Angeles in June.
"It's almost ironic that I wrote the songs — it's as if I wrote them for myself," the 57-year-old Aussie told "Entertainment Tonight" yesterday in her first sit-down chat since McDermott disappeared.

http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/55104.htm

I saw the interview with ET. She totally refused to talk about the disappearance.

 

[Lesleegp]

Oliva was a presenter on the CMA awards last night. I found that odd.

 

[LButler]

I think he planned this fishing trip, got chummy with with the owner of the ship, told him his story of the witchy-ex-wife, the back child support, his financial woes, girlfriend with the money no longer with him and paying his bills, he paid the guy for the trip, slid an extra few bills to keep quiet about it and walked away. He knew with ONJ in Australia and he was several days away from a "family event" where he would finally be missed, he had plenty of time to casually walk away.

It's my experience that men are very sympathetic to his fellow man that is going thru something like this. Why would you even pay your bill if you were planning to commit suicide or disappear?

 

[Masterj]

Oliva was a presenter on the CMA awards last night. I found that odd.

I also found that odd.

 

[Becba]

Having worked on boats and a husband that has been a captain for over 25 yrs I can tell you there are some seedy charectars that work on boats. Amongst boat people we call them "boat trash".

These are people that have been in prison, and often. These are people that can get a job as a deck hand even with a prison record. And there has always been comments made that you better be careful with who you piss off on a boat cause you are out at sea and it only takes a shove and you are gone. The boats engines are so loud no one hears the splash or hears your calls for help.
Occasionally a deckhand or customer will accidently fall over board and as soon as it is noticed the boat will go back thru it's route and search along with notifying the coast guard and alerting other boats to search.
I would not be suprised if a person falls overboard and it is not noticed for such a long time if a cover up is planned to cover the crews butt. A Captain could lose his liscence due to neglect, lawsuits would be filed, high fines would be levied and charges could be brought, along with a hold being put on the boat so that it could not leave the dock or be used.
So accidently or on purpose if he went over, someone may have made the decision they should all lie and falsfy his bill.
There are good proffesional people that work on boats. There also are the bad ones. Charter fishing boats generally do not delve into criminal records. They hire who will do the job and is familiar with it. I have known people get hired on these kinds of boats that have been in prison for manslaughter, armed robbery, fraud and lots of DWI's. Fishing boats usually have an assorted mix. It is not like they are hired to work at a school or something.
Not knocking the boating industry, most are great people and hard working family men and women.

 

[PrayersForMaura]

MUSIC icon Olivia Newton-John wept as she spoke of trying to get on with her life following the disappearance and presumed death of her long-term boyfriend Patrick McDermott.

An emotional Newton-John told the Nine Network's Today show about the pain and anguish she has felt since McDermott went missing and how it almost drove her to quit singing.

"It was a very difficult decision (to tour and sing again)," she said.

"I didn't feel like singing and I didn't think I would ever sing again. The thought of it was terrifying to me. Singing is a part of me and it's my soul. It's how I can express myself and move through it. Music is a very healing thing." With tears in her eyes, Newton-John said she still finds the mystery of 48-year-old McDermott's disappearance traumatic.

"So many people are going through a rough time this Christmas, I never understood it before but I really do now," she said, before cutting the interview short to compose herself and wipe away her tears.

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http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,17463242%255E1702,00.html

 

[lilpony]

Hi all...

Has anyone heard anymore information on Patrick McDermott, who went missing on the fishing boat. He's Olivia Newton's ex Beau! I got to thinking about this case, and was wondering what the heck happened to him. I take it he has never showed up, or I think I would have heard about it on the news. Very, very strange.

 

[EdinburghLass]

Interesting theory - a bit far fetched though!


http://tabloidbaby.blogspot.com/2006/02/where-in-world-is-patrick-_113920615666719462.html

Why did Olivia Newton-John act as she did? Tabloid Baby theory: Either Olivia Newton-John didn’t know he was missing—or she helped him abscond to a place like Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Because Patrick McDermott was a beard. An employee. A big, strong, handsome man whose job it was to be at her side at premieres, in articles, and Hollywood myth, for a number of reasons that go beyond what she does in her private life. Patrick McDermott played his part, and then drove home to Van Nuys.


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