Eric Odegaard Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 16, 2024

Eric

Odegaard

51

25

71 inches

240 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the remote and rugged landscapes of Alaska, the autumn of 1999 brought with it a mystery that has endured for decades. On October 31, 1999, 25-year-old Eric Palmer Odegaard, a male with brown hair and hazel eyes, vanished without a trace from the fishing vessel named Mistress. He was not alone; his sister, Renee Odegaard, was also on board and disappeared with him. The siblings had embarked on a trip from Petersburg to Seymour Canal, a journey that should have been routine for the experienced fishers. However, the Mistress never reached its destination and was reported overdue, prompting concern and a subsequent investigation by the Alaska State Troopers. The last known location of their vessel was in the vicinity of Juneau, Alaska. The search for Eric and Renee Odegaard commenced as authorities were alerted to their failure to return. The vast and often unforgiving Alaskan waters were scoured for any sign of the missing siblings or their vessel. The search efforts did yield some somber discoveries. Debris believed to be from the Mistress was found scattered around the Seymour Canal and Gambler Bay area, painting a grim picture of the vessel's fate. Despite these findings, extensive searches of the area were ultimately unsuccessful in locating either Eric or Renee. The unforgiving wilderness held its secrets close, leaving a void of unanswered questions for their family and the community. The case took a tragic turn just days after the search began. On November 5, 1999, the body of James Odegaard, the father of Eric and Renee, was discovered in the surf near Twin Point. This devastating development added another layer of sorrow and complexity to the ongoing investigation. While the discovery of their father's body provided a painful answer for one part of the family's tragedy, the fate of Eric and Renee remained unknown. The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Odegaard siblings and the subsequent discovery of their father have left a lasting impact on the community, a haunting narrative of loss in the wild beauty of Alaska. The case is a stark reminder of the perils of the sea and the enduring pain of not knowing the final chapter of a loved one's story.

Oct 31, 1999

Juneau

Alaska

Juneau Borough

No

77801

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

990074682

1999-11-02

Alaska State Troopers

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

07/04/2026