Sep 11, 2015
Aug 29, 2023
Kevin
Maclin
60
32
71 inches
72 inches
170 lbs
175 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the remote and rugged landscape of Unalaska, Alaska, the disappearance of 32-year-old Kevin Lydell Maclin on November 29, 1997, has left a lingering chill of unanswered questions. A commercial fisherman, Kevin was last seen in the evening hours leaving his vessel, the Zolotoi, which was docked at the Unisea Docks. Known to some by his nickname "Mac," the Black / African American man was a familiar face in the fishing communities of both Unalaska and Kodiak. On the night he vanished, it is believed he may have headed to one of the local bars after departing the boat. He was never seen or heard from again, and what began as a night on the town turned into a mystery that has endured for decades. Details surrounding Kevin's life and the specifics of his disappearance remain sparse, contributing to the difficulty of the investigation. Standing at approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, his physical description is one of the few concrete pieces of information available. He was originally from the Los Angeles, California, area, a stark contrast to the wild and unforgiving environment of the Aleutian Islands where he made his living. The lack of witnesses to his movements after leaving the docks has created a void in the timeline of events. The Unalaska Department of Public Safety opened an investigation, but with little information to go on, the case quickly grew cold. The circumstances of Kevin Maclin's disappearance are officially listed as unknown, a frustrating and painful reality for anyone who knew him. He seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind no indication of what might have happened. Over the years, his case has been documented by various missing persons organizations in the hope that new leads might emerge. Despite these efforts, his whereabouts remain a complete mystery. The case serves as a somber reminder of the dangers that can befall those who work in the demanding and often isolated fishing industry of Alaska, and the profound emptiness left behind when a person disappears without explanation. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, and the overview of the case remains one of an unresolved and deeply unsettling disappearance.
Nov 29, 1997
Unalaska
Alaska
Aleutians West Census Area
No
31628
Unalaska Department of Public Safety
Unalaska
Alaska
Aleutians West Census Area
99685
29 Safety Way, Alaska
9075811233
Local
Law Enforcement
97-4613
Unalaska Department of Public Safety
Black
Brown
Brown
07/07/2026
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