*****UPDATE*****

The State of Alaska Medical Examiner has confirmed the identity of the remains found to be those of Ross Pasquan.  His next of kin have been notified.  Juneau Police Department detectives continue to investigate the timeline and circumstances surrounding his death and the possibility that the death was concealed for financial gain or other motives.

Human Remains Located at Residence; Investigation Ongoing

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, at approximately 7:59 p.m., the Juneau Police Department responded to a residence in the 6500 block of Glacier Highway following a report of possible human remains discovered on the property.

The reporting party advised officers they had been cleaning out the residence following the death of a family member when they located what appeared to be human remains inside a chest freezer in a locked outbuilding on the property.

Officers responded and confirmed the presence of deceased human remains. A preliminary identification has been made, and investigators believe the remains may be those of an adult male family member. Next of kin has been notified. Positive identification is pending confirmation by the State Medical Examiner's Office.

The length of time the remains have been in the freezer is unknown. Investigators have determined that no missing person's report related to the deceased was ever filed with the Juneau Police Department.

The remains have been transported to the State Medical Examiner's Office, where an autopsy will be conducted to confirm the identity of the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.

At this stage of the investigation, there is no known threat to the public. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Juneau Police Department at (907) 586-0600. Those wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips through Juneau Crime Line at www.juneaucrimeline.com.