Crime Solvers Central
CSC
274 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Renee Wade missing person case profile photo

Renee Wade Missing Person Case

Last seen in Seward, Alaska on Jun 24, 1978

Victim Details

Dec 11, 2017

Apr 30, 2024

Renee

Wade

64

16

62 inches

107 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 24, 1978

Seward

Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough

No

913

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

D78-2237

1978-06-25

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/20/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a summer day in June of 1978, 16-year-old Renee Eilleen Wade disappeared in Seward, Alaska. She was with her foster father, Philip Fisher, and another girl, canoeing across the chilly waters of Bear Lake, located about six miles north of Seward. The canoe overturned, casting all three of them into the lake. While the other girl managed to swim to safety, both Renee and Philip Fisher vanished into the water. At the time of the incident, Renee was described as having brown hair and brown eyes. ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Renee Wade, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Jun 24, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP41330 | NamUs

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I keep revisiting the Bear Lake case, and something that's been on my mind is the challenging condit... ...Read More
    09/12/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Renee Wade

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Seward, Alaska

    Carolyn Davidson missing person case in Seward, Alaska

    Carolyn Davidson

    Missing: Aug 02, 1977
    On a summer day in August 1977, 30-year-old Carolyn Louis Davidson was in Seward, Alaska, preparing ...Read More
    Megan Emerick missing person case in Seward, Alaska

    Megan Emerick

    Missing: Jul 07, 1973
    Megan was last seen in Seward, Alaska on July 7, 1973. She was a student at the Seward Skill Center ...Read More
    K’lynn Love missing person case in Seward, Alaska

    K’lynn Love

    Missing: Nov 20, 1981
    K'lynn Love, a 21-year-old woman, was last seen in Seward, Alaska, on November 20, 1981. At the time ...Read More
    Mary Thill missing person case in Seward, Alaska

    Mary Thill

    Missing: Jul 05, 1975
    Thill was last seen in Seward, Alaska on July 5, 1975. She lived on Lower Point Road, and her husban ...Read More
    KLynn Love missing person case in Seward, Alaska

    KLynn Love

    Missing: Nov 20, 1981
    Love was last seen in Seward, Alaska on November 20, 1981. She disappeared with Newell Daniel Noyes ...Read More