The person at the center of this case
Rodney Charles Allen
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Rodney Charles Allen
Justice for Rodney Charles Allen — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Rodney not wearing a survival suit during crab pot operations in the Bering Sea, a notoriously dangerous maritime environment?
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Lead #2What were the exact circumstances of the fall—was it accidental, or could foul play have been involved?
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witness
Lead #3Were there other crew members present who witnessed the incident, and what did they observe?
Rodney Charles Allen, a 24-year-old American Indian male, fell overboard from the fishing vessel Bluefin on February 18, 1996, while setting crab pots in the Bering Sea approximately 60 miles west-northwest of St. Paul Island. He was not wearing a survival suit at the time of the incident. Despite extensive search efforts, Rodney was never recovered, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain officially unresolved after nearly three decades.
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Lead #4What was the condition and safety record of the fishing vessel Bluefin at the time of the incident?
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Official wording
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NamUs case MP66816. Missing person: Rodney Charles Allen.
Last known contact: 1996-02-18 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Rodney was last seen on 02/18/1996 when he fell overboard a fishing vessel, Bluefin, while setting crab pots 60 miles west northwest of St Paul Island in the Bering Sea.
It's reported that he was not wearing a survival suit at the time. Demographics: 24 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Guy Cotton belt with a Victor's knife on the outside of his rain gear; Clothing: Orange Grudgen rain pants Oil skin rain jacket Sweatpants Dark hooded sweatshirt over white hoodless sweatshirt.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 960010969.
Timeline of Events
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1996-02-18
Fell overboard from fishing vessel
Rodney Charles Allen fell overboard from the fishing vessel Bluefin while setting crab pots 60 miles west-northwest of St. Paul Island in the Bering Sea. He was not wearing a survival suit.
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Case Information
Incident:February 18, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 18, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous