Erwin Curell Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Mar 08, 2024

Erwin

Curell

98

64

66 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On a fall day in southeastern Alaska, 64-year-old Erwin Lee Roy Curell was last seen in Ketchikan on November 19, 1991. He was reportedly wearing a yellow rain jacket, a camouflage or brown float coat, and black rubber boots at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments point to a tragic accident in the waters that define the region. It is believed that he may have been involved in an inflatable boat accident somewhere between Pennock Island and Ketchikan. Details regarding the specific events of that day are sparse, leaving a painful void for those who knew him. The theory that he drowned is the prevailing explanation for his sudden disappearance. Despite this assumption, the lack of a definitive recovery has left his case open. The Alaska State Troopers in Anchorage are the primary investigating agency, holding the case file for any new information that might surface. His nicknames were listed as Erwin Cruell and Erwin Lee Roy Currell. The case of Erwin Curell is a somber reminder of the unforgiving nature of the Alaskan wilderness and the waters that surround it. With no remains ever located, the official explanation of a drowning accident, while plausible, cannot be definitively confirmed. Decades have passed since he was last seen, and the hope of finding answers has faded with time. His disappearance remains a quiet, unresolved chapter in the history of the region, one of many stories of individuals lost to the vast and powerful landscape of Alaska.

Nov 19, 1991

Ketchikan

Alaska

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

No

77523

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

910078251

Alaska State Troopers

8909

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/22/2026