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Lorence Dobson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Whittier, Alaska on Oct 08, 2012

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Mar 14, 2024

Lorence

Dobson

63

50

70 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 08, 2012

Whittier

Alaska

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

No

77543

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK12241554

2012-10-09

Alaska State Troopers

8451

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/29/2026


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In the autumn of 2012, 50-year-old Lorence Marvin Dobson traveled to the scenic and remote area of Portage Lake near Whittier, Alaska, with the intention of gold panning. On October 8th, he was out on the water when the canoe he was using drifted away from him. In an attempt to recover the vessel, Mr. Dobson entered the chilly Alaskan waters. This was the last time he was ever seen. The Alaska State Troopers were notified of the incident the following day, October 9, 2012, and promptly initiated ...
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Last Seen: Oct 08, 2012

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