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Herman Shade Missing Person Case

Last seen in Resurrection Bay, Alaska on Dec 31, 1976

Victim Details

Jun 11, 2015

May 21, 2024

Herman

Shade

95

46

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 31, 1976

Resurrection Bay

Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough

No

31597

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

760002976

1976-12-31

Alaska State Troopers

Black

Blue

Blue

08/27/2026


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In the vast and often unforgiving waters of Alaska, the story of Herman Charles Shade serves as a poignant reminder of the sea's power. At the age of 46, this Caucasian male vanished into the cold expanse of Resurrection Bay. The exact date of his disappearance is unknown, with records indicating it occurred sometime in 1976. On that fateful day, Herman was aboard a fishing vessel, navigating the waters near Rugged Island, a place known for its stark beauty and treacherous conditions. What ...
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Last Seen: Dec 31, 1976

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    I’ve been following the case of the person who went overboard from the F/V "Yukon" near Rugged Isl... ...Read More
    10/02/2023
    Anyone have any thoughts on the conditions at Resurrection Bay around the time the victim went overb... ...Read More
    09/07/2023
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