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Russell Schroeter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Valdez, Alaska on Aug 02, 1977

Victim Details

Created

Mar 05, 2019

Case Added

May 29, 2024

Firstname

Russell

Lastname

Schroeter

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Weight

145 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 02, 1977

City

Valdez

State

Alaska

County

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

Tribal Land

Agency ID

48537

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

H771633

Agency Report Date

1977-08-02

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

CaseContributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/12/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the late summer of 1977, a young man named Russell Schroeter, at the age of 22, was with his father in the scenic but rugged landscape of Valdez, Alaska. On August 2nd, from the Valdez Campground where they were staying in space #88, Russell departed from his father's tent. He left without a word, giving no indication of his destination or the purpose of his departure. This quiet exit would be the last time he was ever seen, marking the beginning of a mystery that has endured for decades ...

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