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Melvin Torsen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kodiak, Alaska on May 27, 1972

Victim Details

Jun 10, 2015

Jun 24, 2024

Melvin

Torsen

77

23

72 inches

165 lbs

Uncertain

Male

May 27, 1972

Kodiak

Alaska

Kodiak Island Borough

No

31583

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

E72000318

1972-05-28

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

08/22/2026


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On May 27, 1972, a then 23-year-old Melvin William Torsen was aboard the fishing vessel Addington in the waters of Alaska. He, along with two other crew members, was engaged in crab fishing in the often-treacherous Shelikof Strait, a body of water known for its challenging conditions. The vessel, reported to be a 65-foot crabber, found itself near Cape Uganik on the west side of Kodiak Island when tragedy struck. Little is known about the specific moments leading to the incident, but the outcome ...
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Last Seen: May 27, 1972

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    Just read about the F/V "Addington" sinking in the Shelikof Strait—it’s crazy how these fisherme... ...Read More
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