Introduction to the Incident

On October 28, 2016, the tranquil waters of Seattle's Shilshole Bay became the center of a perplexing mystery involving the disappearance of Jerry Middleton, a 47-year-old Seattle resident. Middleton was last observed aboard a recently acquired 14-foot skiff, navigating the bay's serene expanse. This incident has since remained an unsolved case, leaving both authorities and the community searching for answers. 

Details of the Disappearance

On that fateful Friday, a witness reported seeing Middleton aboard his skiff, approximately 30 minutes before another individual noticed the vessel unmanned and adrift in Shilshole Bay. The skiff, which Middleton had purchased just a week prior, had been delivered to the marina earlier that day. Middleton had informed the delivery personnel of his intention to sail from the marina to North Bainbridge Island. ...Read More