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Jan 01, 1970
Jan 01, 1970
Patrick
Turnley
20
White / Caucasian
Male
In the quiet city of Bremerton, Washington, a young man's sudden disappearance would leave his family and community searching for answers for decades. On March 2, 1986, 20-year-old Patrick C. Turnley was last seen, and then seemed to vanish without a trace. He was a male of White/Caucasian descent, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds. Patrick had brown hair and hazel eyes. When he went missing, he was wearing a burgundy sweatshirt, a gray jacket, and black Nike tennis shoes. He left with only the clothes on his back, leaving behind all other personal belongings. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were alarmingly vague, with no immediate signs of foul play or any indication that he had intended to leave. Patrick had several distinctive physical characteristics that his loved ones hoped would aid in his identification. A noticeable burn had discolored the top of his left hand. He had a piercing in his left ear that had not healed correctly, and a scar was visible on his right knee. These small details paint a picture of a young man with a life and experiences that were abruptly put on hold. His family reported him missing to the Bremerton Police Department, initiating an investigation that would span years, yet yield few concrete leads. The case was assigned the number B86-01621 as authorities began the difficult task of piecing together the last known moments of Patrick's life. As days turned into weeks, and weeks into years, the mystery of Patrick Turnley's whereabouts deepened. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the enduring hope of his family, no significant progress was made in the case. His information was entered into national missing persons databases, including NamUs under the number MP75944, in the hope that a new lead might emerge from somewhere, anywhere. The lack of information and the passage of time have made this a challenging cold case for investigators. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, a young man seemingly plucked from his life, leaving a void filled with unanswered questions and the lingering pain of not knowing. His disappearance serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, and the enduring impact these unresolved cases have on their families and communities.
Mar 02, 1986
Bremerton
Washington
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06/26/2026
