CA PATRICIA LORRAINE GENTLE: Missing from Redondo Beach, CA - 1 Jan 1973 - Age 33

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Patricia Lorraine Gentle

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Circumstances of Disappearance: Unknown circumstances at this time.

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PATRICIA LORRAINE GENTLE has been missing from Redondo Beach, CA since 1 Jan 1973 - Age 33

She had expressed depression to her family before she disappeared, leaving behind her car and her cats!

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AI update with more details:
Patricia Lorraine Gentle remains missing, and her case is currently classified as an unresolved cold case. There are no recent reports of her being found, but her case profile was updated in the NamUs Database in late 2026. [1, 2]
The primary details surrounding her disappearance include:

• Disappearance Date: She was last seen or heard from around March 30, 1973 (her 34th birthday), though some official records list her date of last contact as January 1, 1973. [1, 2]
• Location: Redondo Beach, California. [1]
• Circumstances: On the day she vanished, she spoke with her mother, sister, and niece on the phone, expressing severe depression. Concerned, family members went to her home, but she was already gone, leaving behind her car and her cats. [1, 2]
• Recent Investigation: The case went with few public details for decades because her parents and siblings reportedly refused to talk about it. However, her daughters have since connected with law enforcement, leading to her addition to NamUs in 2021. Her DNA and fingerprints are on file for comparison. [1, 2, 3]

Physical Profile at Time of Disappearance

• Age: 33–34 years old
• Height & Weight: 5'4" to 5'5" | 120 to 130 lbs
• Appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes, and distinct "movie star" looks. [1, 2, 3, 4]

If you have any information regarding her whereabouts or history, please contact the Redondo Beach Police Department at (310) 379-2477, referencing Agency Case #01-6166.