Francis Lavelle

Missing
Case Description
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Lavelle was last seen on July 7, 1985. That day he was flown out to Lake Creek in the Shovel Lake area of Alaska with Michael Schertz. They were supposed to get picked up a week later, July 14. Schertz was located on July 17, but Lavelle wasn't with him and Schertz said he didn't know his whereabouts.

Extensive searches of the area turned up no indication of Lavelle's whereabouts.
Last Seen: Jul 07, 1985
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    Victim Details

    Dec 26, 2018

    Sep 27, 2022

    Francis

    Lavelle

    83

    44

    70 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 07, 1985

    Lake Creek

    Alaska

    Matanuska-Susitna Borough

    No

    43453

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    8549598

    1985-07-23

    Alaska State Troopers

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    No


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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family, and all those involved in the search for ... ...Read More
    05/13/2024
    Does anyone happen to know if Francis Lavelle has any distinguishing marks or tattoos? It would be h... ...Read More
    04/15/2023
    On July 7, 1985, Francis Lavelle went missing from Lake Creek, Alaska. If anyone has any information... ...Read More
    03/05/2023
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