Hennagin, circa 1996

Loreese Hennagin
Missing since October 10, 1996 from Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: March 8, 1967
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 29 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'4"; 120 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair, green eyes.
• AKA: Lori; Lori Martin.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Hennagin was last seen in Kenai, Alaska on October 10, 1996 where she had lived for 15 years. Shortly before her disappearance, Hennagin told friends she feared somebody might kill her She was reported missing Oct. 11 by friends and family

Seaman and his 63-year-old mother, were indicted on charges of murder, kidnapping and three conspiracy counts in connection with the 1996 disappearance and suspected murder of Hennagin. In November 2000, a Kodiak jury convicted Nestor Seaman, of Nikiski, of conspiring to kidnap and murder Hennagin. A key state witness told jurors that he lured Loreese Hennagin to the Cook Inlet beach and left her with Rocky Seaman, who is charged with kidnapping and murder in connection with her disappearance. It is believed she killed at the Cook Inlet beach.
Jeffrey Lackey, a drug dealer, testified that he plotted with Seaman to isolate Hennagin in exchange for cocaine and forgiveness of a debt.
. According to court documents, Seaman is accused of stabbing Hennagin to death in an ambush murder arranged by his mother. Another man, Jeff Lackey, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case in exchange for testifying against Seaman and McGahan.
Prosecutors say Seaman killed Hennagin in revenge for a burglary at his mother's home carried out by Hennagin and Seaman's brother. The dealers believed she had stolen drugs.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Kenai Police Department
Officer Scott McBride
907-283-7879

Agency Case Number: 96-109146

NCIC Number:
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Alaska Department of Public Safety
Kenai Peninsula Online