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Case Description
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Michael and John Spear (MP #67042) were on board the fishing vessel, Berta J, when it sank about 50 nautical miles south of Yakutat.
Last Seen: Apr 28, 1991
Last Seen: Apr 28, 1991
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Mar 17, 2020
Mar 11, 2024
Michael
Lami
67
33
71 inches
185 lbs
Uncertain
Male
Apr 28, 1991
Yakutat
Alaska
Yakutat Borough
No
219
77636
Alaska State Troopers
Anchorage
Alaska
Anchorage Borough
99507
Malia Miller
Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager
5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska
9072695511
State
Law Enforcement
000013815
Alaska State Troopers
Unknown
Blue
Blue
11/29/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone looked into the weather conditions the night the Berta J sank? I've been digging around a... ...Read More
10/13/2024
10/13/2024
Has anyone looked into the safety record of the Berta J before the incident with Michael and John Sp... ...Read More
09/16/2024
09/16/2024
Anyone have more info on the emergency procedures for vessels like the Berta J? With Michael and Joh... ...Read More
10/15/2023
10/15/2023
