The person at the center of this case
Victor Lawrence Lane
Missing Person · Unsolved
42 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 #1What were the exact circumstances of how Victor went overboard? Was he alone or with others on the vessel?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to the incident who could provide details about what happened?
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clue
Lead #3Why has no body been recovered after 40+ years? Could he have survived or drifted to another location?
Victor Lawrence Lane, a 33-year-old commercial fisherman, went overboard on June 29, 1984, between Gilmer Bay and Hill Island near Sitka, Alaska, and is presumed deceased. The exact circumstances of how he fell into the water remain unclear, and no body has been recovered. Anyone with information about this incident or Victor's whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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vehicle
Lead #4What vessel was Victor on when he went overboard, and who owned or operated it?
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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
Victor Lane went overboard
Victor Lawrence Lane went overboard between Gilmer Bay and Hill Island near Sitka, Alaska. 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