The person at the center of this case
Norman Arthur Kassahn
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Norman Arthur Kassahn
Justice for Norman Arthur Kassahn — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances that led to the skiff being found on the mud flat? Was there a storm or mechanical failure?
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person
Lead #2What was the condition of the skiff and were there any signs of struggle or distress?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the incident or to Norman and Melody's departure that day?
Norman Arthur Kassahn, a 63-year-old man, went missing on March 8, 2008, in Cordova, Alaska, when his skiff was discovered on a mud flat approximately half a mile from shore in Hartney Bay. He and his wife, Melody Kassahn, are presumed to have drowned in the incident. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the circumstances surrounding their disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Why has the case remained open if both are presumed drowned? Are there unrecovered remains or ongoing investigation leads?
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NamUs case MP51811. Missing person: Norman Arthur Kassahn.
Last known contact: 2008-03-08 in Cordova, Chugach, AK. Circumstances: Norman and his wife, Melody Kassahn, are presumed drowned when their skiff was found on a mud flat about a half mile from shore in Hartney Bay.
Demographics: 63 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 175 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue stormy seas float coat Green rain gear; Footwear: Xtratuf boots size 10. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 080023032 | 2008-03-27.
Timeline of Events
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2008-03-08
Norman and Melody Kassahn go missing
Skiff found on mud flat approximately half a mile from shore in Hartney Bay, Cordova. Both presumed drowned.
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2008-03-27
Alaska State Troopers case opened
Case MP51811 officially documented by Alaska State Troopers (080023032)
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Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2008
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 8, 2008
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous