The case of the missing Olivia Newton-John ex-lover may be solved, if newly surfaced fax messages are to be believed.
A letter faxed on behalf of Patrick McDermott, missing since a 2005 fishing trip in California, declares that the cameraman is indeed alive and well, but relays his wishes for everyone to stop looking for him.
His disappearance left his 'Grease'-starring girlfriend heartbroken and fueled speculation he faked his death to avoid crushing debts.
Via Britain's Daily Mail, the message sent to private investigators reads: "Pat has asked that I portray to you his innocence. Pat has committed no crime. Pat simply wishes to be left alone. Let him live his life in peace and harmony. He is safe and has started anew again in a new place both physically and mentally."
McDermott vanished near San Pedro, Calif. in 2005 and was believed to have drowned after falling overboard. Yet there have been numerous sightings of him in Mexico, where he is said to be working as a yacht deckhand in the drifter-friendly town of Sayulita.
Olivia Newton-John and cameraman Patrick Kim McDermott dated for more than nine years before his mysterious disappearance. Now, a faxed letter sent to a private investigator appears to confirm he is still alive, and seeking to be left alone. Click through for background info >>
Olivia Newton-John and cameraman Patrick Kim McDermott dated for more than nine years before his mysterious disappearance. Now, a faxed letter sent to a private investigator appears to confirm he is still alive, and seeking to be left alone.
Tammie Arroyo, AP
McDermott failed to return from an overnight fishing trip aboard the fishing boat "Freedom" that left San Pedro on June 30, 2005.
Nick Ut, AP
U.S. Coast Guard public affairs officer Scott Epperson speaks during a news conference shortly after McDermott vanished. Although at the time, it was believed the missing had died, new evidence now suggests otherwise.
Nick Ut, AP
NBC's 'Dateline' hired Philip Klein -- a private investigator -- to look into McDermott. Klein believes Newton-John's ex faked his death in order to avoid debts and allow his son to benefit from a life insurance policy.
Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com / AP
Australian-born Newton-John was at the top of her popularity when she co-starred in 1978's hit movie musical 'Grease' with John Travolta.
Paramount Pictures / Fotos International / Getty Images
The singer-actress is now married to John Easterling.
Kevin Parry, WireImage
Investigators were hired to find McDermott, who reportedly owes child support for his teenage son with ex-wife, actress Yvette Nipar.
The fax asks those involved to "stop this search immediately" but the Daily Mail and investigators aren't revealing who sent the message.
According to the Daily Mail, he obtained a second passport with his birth name, Patrick Kim, and emptied out his life savings before vanishing.
Newton-John had been dating McDermott for nine years. She has since married businessman John Easterling.
If this is true, he is a selfish rotten scoundrel! How dare him put his loved ones through hell! I hope they find him and put him through the hell he caused his loved ones.
I always believed he was alive. A coward and cruel jerk to do that to his loved ones and all to skip out on helping support his child(children). Hope he rots in hell.
I agree with you totally! What he did was just as bad as suicide. He is a very selfish person & took the loser way out of his money issues. So unfair to his children as well! I wish him what goes around comes around he doesn't deserve PEACE!
I also had questions on this one. The fact that he owes child support is the reason that his wishes should not be agreed to. The child did not ask to be born and does need to be supported. The man is a creep pure and simple.
What the media says is usually part of the truth or none at all. First we don't know if these faxes are bogus or not. And if it true, how do we know that the family did not know he was alive, but had to go through the media since he was in the spot light. We don't know if the child has gotten child support or if that was the real reason for his disappearance. Don't judge someone until the WHOLE truth is known and you can't count on the media for that. Remember the saying" there are 3 views to the truth "yours, mine and the one"
OMG! Patrick 'whatever his name is,' is a dirty rotten scoundrel - and that's putting it nicely! I agree with 'Kim.' He should be found & put thru hell, like he did to those around him who cared. And especially for what he did to Olivia N-J - why should anyone give a good God damn what he wants. He didn't have that consideration for those that he hurt. Why should he just be let off the hook with one bold statement of "Leave me alone." I say, find him, follow him for the next 5 years and make him wish he was dead.
I had a brother who took his life too many bills...I wish he were alive any where! I know its easy to say what we would do..Ive said it a thousand times. But there is a point of breaking. We miss him terribly but his one and only son got a large sum of money way more than if hed payed child support. But hed give it all back to have his Daddy back. Try not to be so quick to judge.
Nice guy, letting all of the people in his life who love him think he was dead. He needs to man up and face his problems like a man not a coward. He is nothing but selfish!
Well last time I heard not paying your child support is a crime, as for the grief he caused the ones that loved him just shows the true character of this person, I say nab him for the back child support and then leave his sorry ass alone.
ALONE IN A DARK CELL WITH BUBBA FOR COMPANY. ANY MAN/WOMAN SKIPPING OUT ON SUPPORTING THEIR CHILD SHOULD NEVER 'BE LEFT ALONE.' IF HE IS ALIVE, IF THIS IS HIM, EXTRADITE HIM BACK, IF ONLY FOR THE C.S OWED, OR THE FACT THAT HE "FAKED HIS OWN DEATH." AND MR.TAXMAN, PICK UP THE SLACK, SURELY THERE IS A WAY TO 'MAKE' HIM FACE HIS JUDGEMENT.Yeah I'd like to run away sometimes too.BUT I HAVE RESPONSIBILITES TO CARE ABOUT..MY KIDS AND FAMILY. ITS CALLED HAVING A ''LIFE''
After reading comments by women, I am extremely happy that I am not married nor dating. Life is so blissful and I don't have anyone nagging me. I wouldn't change it for all the money in the world. There is nothing like a woman scorned.
The world is filled with wonderful women who are breathing a sigh of relief that you are single too, Alan. You read an article about a selfish d*ck like this, but use it as an occasion to insult women. You give the good men in this world a bad name, dude.
alan, you poor, miserable bastard. I feel sorry for you. You obviously have no idea what you're missing out on, the love, companionship, quiet times, fun times... not all women are nagging b!tches. You'll die alone like a stray dog on the street...
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Monday 10 August
By Kim
If this is true, he is a selfish rotten scoundrel! How dare him put his loved ones through hell! I hope they find him and put him through the hell he caused his loved ones.
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Monday 10 August
By SU
I always believed he was alive. A coward and cruel jerk to do that to his loved ones and all to skip out on helping support his child(children). Hope he rots in hell.
Monday 10 August
By vicky
couldn't agree more; he is a looser , forget Olivia she is way better off . BUT A DEAD BEAT DAD
OMG
Monday 10 August
By SH
I agree with you totally! What he did was just as bad as suicide. He is a very selfish person & took the loser way out of his money issues. So unfair to his children as well! I wish him what goes around comes around he doesn't deserve PEACE!
Monday 10 August
By Buddy
I also had questions on this one. The fact that he owes child support is the reason that his wishes should not be agreed to. The child did not ask to be born and does need to be supported. The man is a creep pure and simple.
Tuesday 11 August
By K. Brown
Amen!!
Monday 10 August
By Marie
What a truly disgusting man...and I thought Jon Gosselin was bad...
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Monday 10 August
By trmnatr2
sounds like witness protection program. he's nuts.
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Monday 10 August
By anngius
What the media says is usually part of the truth or none at all. First we don't know if these faxes are bogus or not. And if it true, how do we know that the family did not know he was alive, but had to go through the media since he was in the spot light. We don't know if the child has gotten child support or if that was the real reason for his disappearance. Don't judge someone until the WHOLE truth is known and you can't count on the media for that. Remember the saying" there are 3 views to the truth "yours, mine and the one"
Wednesday 12 August
By daisy
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Monday 10 August
By LkyRaven
OMG! Patrick 'whatever his name is,' is a dirty rotten scoundrel - and that's putting it nicely! I agree with 'Kim.' He should be found & put thru hell, like he did to those around him who cared. And especially for what he did to Olivia N-J - why should anyone give a good God damn what he wants. He didn't have that consideration for those that he hurt. Why should he just be let off the hook with one bold statement of "Leave me alone." I say, find him, follow him for the next 5 years and make him wish he was dead.
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Monday 10 August
By Emma
Before making all these horrible comments, we need to know who sent this message and if it is really true.
Monday 10 August
By christine sudd
I had a brother who took his life too many bills...I wish he were alive any where! I know its easy to say what we would do..Ive said it a thousand times. But there is a point of breaking. We miss him terribly but his one and only son got a large sum of money way more than if hed payed child support. But hed give it all back to have his Daddy back. Try not to be so quick to judge.
Monday 10 August
By al
Sorry but this guy is a moron anyone who would leave her would be
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Monday 10 August
By Spike
Nice guy, letting all of the people in his life who love him think he was dead. He needs to man up and face his problems like a man not a coward. He is nothing but selfish!
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Monday 10 August
By Pooky
Well last time I heard not paying your child support is a crime, as for the grief he caused the ones that loved him just shows the true character of this person, I say nab him for the back child support and then leave his sorry ass alone.
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Monday 10 August
By meme
ALONE IN A DARK CELL WITH BUBBA FOR COMPANY. ANY MAN/WOMAN SKIPPING OUT ON SUPPORTING THEIR CHILD SHOULD NEVER 'BE LEFT ALONE.' IF HE IS ALIVE, IF THIS IS HIM, EXTRADITE HIM BACK, IF ONLY FOR THE C.S OWED, OR THE FACT THAT HE "FAKED HIS OWN DEATH." AND MR.TAXMAN, PICK UP THE SLACK, SURELY THERE IS A WAY TO 'MAKE' HIM FACE HIS JUDGEMENT.Yeah I'd like to run away sometimes too.BUT I HAVE RESPONSIBILITES TO CARE ABOUT..MY KIDS AND FAMILY. ITS CALLED HAVING A ''LIFE''
Monday 10 August
By alan
After reading comments by women, I am extremely happy that I am not married nor dating. Life is so blissful and I don't have anyone nagging me. I wouldn't change it for all the money in the world. There is nothing like a woman scorned.
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Monday 10 August
By John V
The world is filled with wonderful women who are breathing a sigh of relief that you are single too, Alan. You read an article about a selfish d*ck like this, but use it as an occasion to insult women. You give the good men in this world a bad name, dude.
Monday 10 August
By frenchblue367
alan, you poor, miserable bastard. I feel sorry for you. You obviously have no idea what you're missing out on, the love, companionship, quiet times, fun times... not all women are nagging b!tches. You'll die alone like a stray dog on the street...