Patricia Hertell, 39, disappeared on August 8, 1981, after leaving the Martinez Marina in California for a fishing trip with William Hartenstien. The pair were headed to Suisun Bay. Their boat was found by a fisherman on August 11, 1981, near channel marker number 8 in the bay. Hartenstien’s body washed ashore on August 14, about 1.5 miles east of the Glen Cove Marina. Patricia was never located.

Authorities have not determined what happened to Patricia after the boat was recovered. The case remains open and classified as a missing persons case; foul play has not been ruled out. If anyone remembers seeing Patricia, the boat, or activity in Suisun Bay around August 8–14, 1981, please contact the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.