The person at the center of this case
Calvin A. Palm
Missing Person · Unsolved
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Calvin A. Palm
Justice for Calvin A. Palm — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Calvin make no attempts to grab the life ring that was thrown to him?
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Lead #2What was Calvin's physical and mental condition at the time of the incident?
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Lead #3What did crew members on the Northern Orion observe about the circumstances of his fall and behavior in the water?
Calvin A. Palm, a 27-year-old fisherman, was knocked overboard by a wave from the fishing vessel Northern Orion on February 8, 1989, approximately 38 miles southwest of St. Paul Island, Alaska. A life ring was thrown to him, but he made no attempts to grab it, and he was never recovered. The circumstances of why he did not attempt rescue remain unclear, leaving questions about his condition at the time and the exact sequence of events.
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Lead #4What were the exact weather and sea conditions at the time of the incident?
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NamUs case MP67077. Missing person: Calvin A.
Palm. Last known contact: 1989-02-08 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK.
Circumstances: Calvin was knocked overboard by a wave from a fishing vessel Northern Orion 38 mi southwest of St Paul Island. A life ring was thrown but he made no attempts to grab it.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 3 in, 210 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 890009800.
Timeline of Events
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1989-02-08
Knocked overboard from Northern Orion
Calvin A. Palm was knocked overboard by a wave from the fishing vessel Northern Orion, 38 miles southwest of St. Paul Island. A life ring was thrown but he made no attempts to grab it.
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 1989
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 1989
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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