Randolph Berle JOHANSON Missing Person Case

Randolph Berle

JOHANSON

85

41

69 inches

69 inches

181 lbs

181 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the late winter of 1982, a 45-year-old man named Randolph Berle Johanson was last seen in British Columbia, embarking on a journey that would lead to a lasting mystery. On February 28th, he and his companion, 41-year-old Laurence Peterson, departed from the Shelter Island Marina in Richmond. Their plan was to travel to Lund, a small coastal village. Johanson was at the helm of his 26-foot salvage tugboat, towing Peterson's larger 43-foot wooden halibut fishing vessel. The two men and their boats seemingly vanished without a trace, and neither ever reached their intended destination. A few days later, on March 3, 1982, with no word from either man, Laurence Peterson's girlfriend reported them missing to the authorities. An official search of the area was launched, but it yielded no signs of the men or their watercraft. Randolph Johanson was a man of about 5'10" and 170 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a noticeable gap between his front teeth. He also had a one-inch scar on his left breast. Laurence Peterson stood at 5'9" and weighed around 181 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. One of the most intriguing aspects of Johanson's life was his use of numerous aliases, including Michael Schwabe, Glen Stewart, Frank Cameron, and several variations of his own name. The disappearance of Randolph Johanson and Laurence Peterson has remained an unsolved case, leaving behind unanswered questions and a sense of profound uncertainty. One prevailing theory among some investigators and loved ones is that the two men may have intentionally disappeared to start new lives. Johanson's use of multiple aliases has been seen as a possible indicator of a life he may have been prepared to leave behind. Despite this theory, no concrete evidence has ever surfaced to confirm that they began new lives elsewhere. The complete absence of any wreckage from either the tugboat or the fishing vessel in the years since their departure has only deepened the enigma. The case of Randolph Berle Johanson is a somber reminder of a journey that began with a destination in mind but ended in an enduring mystery, leaving a void for those who knew him.

Scar Chest, 1 inch scar on left breast

Feb 28, 1982

Shelter Island Marina

British Columbia

Richmond RCMP

Richmond

British Columbia

604-278-1212

604-278-1212

Law Enforcement

1982-5586

Richmond RCMP

Brown

Blue

Blue

Build: Medium; Hair details: Wavy

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