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Joseph J. Detemple, a 23-year-old resident of Sitka, Alaska, was last seen on June 19, 1989. His disappearance is linked to a boat that was found on fire at 3:30 pm near Midway Rock in Peril Straits. Detemple was on this vessel, and he has not been seen or heard from since the incident. The official circumstances of his disappearance state that he is missing from the boat.

Another individual, Rodney Herman, is also missing in connection with the same event. The case is being handled by ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 19, 1989
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Victim Details

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Joseph

Detemple

23

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 19, 1989

Sitka

Alaska

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03/12/2026