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Case Description
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Lorence was gold panning at Portage Lake near Whittier. The canoe he was in floated offshore and he made attempts to retrieve it. He is presumed drowned. Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him.
Last Seen: Oct 08, 2012
Last Seen: Oct 08, 2012
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Mar 14, 2024
Lorence
Dobson
62
50
70 inches
175 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Oct 08, 2012
Whittier
Alaska
Valdez–Cordova Census Area
No
197
77543
Alaska State Troopers
Anchorage
Alaska
Anchorage Borough
99507
Malia Miller
Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager
5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska
9072695511
State
Law Enforcement
AK12241554
2012-10-09
Alaska State Troopers
8451
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
12/04/2025
Area Last Seen:
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Hey everyone,
Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions on the day Lorence went missing ... ...Read More
08/28/2024
Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions on the day Lorence went missing ... ...Read More
08/28/2024
