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Victor Lawrence Lane
Missing Person · Open - Presumed Deceased
41 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Victor Lawrence Lane
Justice for Victor Lawrence Lane — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Was any debris or clothing recovered from the water between Gilmer Bay and Hill Island?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members or witnesses present when Victor went overboard who could provide details about the incident?
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clue
Lead #3Have any remains or personal effects matching Victor's description been discovered in the decades since his disappearance?
Victor Lawrence Lane, a 33-year-old commercial fisherman, went overboard on June 29, 1984, while working between Gilmer Bay and Hill Island near Sitka, Alaska. He is presumed deceased, but his remains have never been recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the incident or potential remains is urged to contact authorities.
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NamUs case MP67209. Missing person: Victor Lawrence Lane.
Last known contact: 1984-06-29 in Sitka, Sitka, AK. Circumstances: Victor was last seen on 06/29/1984 when he went overboard between Gilmer Bay and Hill Island near Sitka.
He is presumed deceased. Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Glasses; Clothing: Green halibut jacket; Footwear: Brown rubber boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 8413021.
Timeline of Events
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1984-06-29
Went overboard
Victor Lawrence Lane went overboard between Gilmer Bay and Hill Island near Sitka while working as a commercial fisherman. He was wearing a green halibut jacket and brown rubber boots.
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Case Information
Incident:June 29, 1984
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 29, 1984
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous