Kim Hanlin Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 11, 2024

Kim

Hanlin

69

23

66 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On April 2, 1980, a 23-year-old man named Kim Donald Hanlin was working aboard the fishing vessel, Cloverleaf, near Kodiak, Alaska. The boat was navigating the waters near Sutwick Island when a sudden and tragic accident occurred. The vessel capsized and sank, plunging its crew into the cold Alaskan waters. At the time of his disappearance, Kim had brown hair and green eyes. It is believed he may have been wearing a survival suit. The incident happened as the Cloverleaf was making its way from Kodiak to Chignik. The unforgiving sea claimed the lives of Kim and another crew member, while the captain was the sole survivor of the devastating event. Despite the inherent dangers of the profession, the loss was a profound shock to the community. Commercial fishing in Alaska is known to be a perilous occupation, and the sinking of the Cloverleaf was one of several maritime tragedies that highlighted the risks faced by those who make their living on the water. An extensive search was launched in the aftermath of the accident, but tragically, Kim's body was never recovered from the frigid depths. Decades have passed since the Cloverleaf went down, yet Kim Hanlin remains officially listed as a missing person by the Alaska State Troopers. He is presumed to have drowned in the accident. The case serves as a somber reminder of the power of the sea and the many souls lost to its depths in the demanding Alaskan fishing industry. The lack of a recovery has left a lasting sense of uncertainty for his loved ones, a story without a final chapter common to many who have vanished into the vast and often treacherous waters surrounding Alaska.

Apr 02, 1980

Kodiak

Alaska

Kodiak Island Borough

No

77662

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

E80402

Alaska State Troopers

8946

Brown

Green

Green

07/27/2026