Theodore Lynch

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Case Description
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On 10/23/2012, Theodore Lynch, captain of the F/V Darlin Michelle, fell overboard in Taiya Inlet, approximately 1 mile west of the Skagway Harbor. Lynch was wearing a PFD at the time he fell into the water, but it came off during rescue efforts by a crew member. Air and water search efforts were not able to locate Lynch's body.
Last Seen: Oct 23, 2012
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    Victim Details

    Nov 02, 2012

    May 22, 2024

    Theodore

    Lynch

    73

    61

    71 inches

    175 lbs

    American Indian / Alaska Native

    Male

    Oct 23, 2012

    Haines

    Alaska

    Haines Borough

    99827

    No

    12575

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    AK12244760

    2012-10-23

    Alaska State Troopers

    Black

    Brown

    Brown


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    I am currently in the process of writing a story on the mysterious disappearance of Theodore Lynch. ... ...Read More
    05/02/2023
    Has anyone organized a search party for Theodore yet? It's important to come together as a community... ...Read More
    02/19/2023