A Routine Outing Turns Tragic

On February 2, 1997, 56-year-old Lanny Roger Hotrum embarked on what was expected to be a routine skiff outing in Hobart Bay, near Juneau, Alaska. Known for his familiarity with the local waters, Hotrum's disappearance that day shocked the community. His skiff was later found and recovered, but despite extensive search efforts, Hotrum himself was never located. Authorities presume he drowned following an accident, but the exact circumstances remain a mystery. 

The Man Behind the Name

Born on December 6, 1940, in Spokane, Washington, Lanny Hotrum was the son of George Burton Hotrum and Marion Ruth Bush. By the time of his disappearance, he had made Juneau his home, integrating into the tight-knit Alaskan community. Details about his personal life are sparse, but records indicate he stood 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighed around 180 pounds, and had brown hair. ...Read More