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Mar 22, 2012
May 31, 2023
Max
Schone
116
80
67 inches
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On a summer day, June 25, 1988, 80-year-old Max Oscar Schone went missing from the Skykomish area in King County, Washington. He and a companion were heading out for a day of fishing, a common pastime in the scenic region of the Pacific Northwest. As they hiked towards a lake, their paths diverged when Schone paused to speak with other fishermen they met along the way. His companion continued on, expecting Schone to catch up shortly. He was last seen wearing a blue vest, brown pants, a blue baseball hat, and galoshes with buckles. Time passed, and after about 45 minutes with no sign of his friend, Schone's companion grew concerned and retraced his steps back to their car. He waited there for some time, but Schone never returned. The alarm was raised, and the following day, an extensive search and rescue operation was launched by the King County Sheriff's Office. The rugged terrain of the area was scoured by search teams, all hoping to find a trace of the missing fisherman. Despite the comprehensive efforts of the search and rescue teams, no sign of Max Schone was ever discovered. His fishing gear, articles of clothing, or any indication of his whereabouts remained elusive. The dense forests and waterways of the Skykomish area that he had set out to enjoy that day seemingly swallowed up any evidence of his passing. The case grew cold, leaving behind a painful void and unanswered questions for his family and the community. The disappearance of Max Schone is an unsettling mystery, a story of a day that began with the simple pleasure of a fishing trip and ended in an enduring enigma.
Jun 25, 1988
Skykomish
Washington
King County
No
11542
King County Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington
2062964155
County
Law Enforcement
88-145571
1988-06-25
King County Sheriff's Office
Unknown
Blue
Blue
06/10/2026
