The person at the center of this case
Lanny Roger Hotrum
Missing Person · Unsolved
29 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Lanny Roger Hotrum
Justice for Lanny Roger Hotrum — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Hotrum not wearing a life jacket during the skiff operation?
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clue
Lead #2What were the exact circumstances of the skiff accident at Hobart Bay?
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location
Lead #3Could additional or updated search efforts in Hobart Bay recover remains or evidence?
Lanny Roger Hotrum, a 56-year-old man, went missing on February 2, 1997, after a skiff accident at Hobart Bay near Juneau, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned, though his body was never recovered despite extensive searches of the area. The case remains unsolved, with questions lingering about the circumstances of the accident and whether additional search efforts might yield answers.
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the skiff accident or Hotrum's disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP66926. Missing person: Lanny Roger Hotrum.
Last known contact: 1997-02-02 in Juneau, Juneau, AK. Circumstances: Lanny was last seen on 02/02/1997.
He is presumed to have drowned after a skiff accident at Hobart Bay. His skiff was located and recovered, but searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him.
Demographics: 56 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Not wearing a life jacket; Clothing: Tan Carhartt pants Jacket. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 970008017 | 1997-02-02.
Timeline of Events
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1997-02-02
Skiff accident at Hobart Bay
Lanny Roger Hotrum was last seen on February 2, 1997, when his skiff was involved in an accident at Hobart Bay. He is presumed to have drowned.
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1997-02-02
Skiff recovered
Hotrum's skiff was located and recovered following the accident.
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Case Information
Incident:February 2, 1997
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 2, 1997
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous