The person at the center of this case
Randall Scott Janisch
Missing Person · Open
33 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: Randall Scott Janisch
Justice for Randall Scott Janisch — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the name and condition of the tug boat involved in the incident?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any survivors from the tug boat incident who could provide details about what happened?
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clue
Lead #3Has any wreckage or remains been recovered from Farragut Bay or Frederick Sound?
Randall Scott Janisch, a 35-year-old male, went missing on November 21, 1992, in Ketchikan, Alaska, after a tug boat he was aboard may have rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay in Frederick Sound. Despite decades of investigation, the exact circumstances of his disappearance and whether he survived remain unknown. Anyone with information about the incident or Randall's whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the tug boat rolling over or sinking?
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NamUs case MP66889. Missing person: Randall Scott Janisch.
Last known contact: 1992-11-21 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, AK. Circumstances: Randall went missing and is presumed to have drowned after a tug boat may have rolled over and sank in the Farragut Bay in Fredrick Sound.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Jeans Flannel shirt. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 920078502.
Timeline of Events
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1992-11-21
Missing after tug boat incident
Randall Scott Janisch went missing in Ketchikan, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned after a tug boat may have rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay in Frederick Sound.
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous