Wife of Man Found Dead in Juneau Freezer Hid Death to Collect Benefits, Police Say

Police investigation reveals a Juneau woman concealed her husband’s death and body to receive benefits

It’s unclear when Ross Pasquan’s remains were put into a chest freezer. Juneau Police estimate it was between 2018 and 2025. That’s based on the freezer being manufactured in 2018 and his wife’s death in July 2025.

Juneau police close body-in-freezer case after natural-death finding

Ross Pasquan died naturally; wife concealed his death while benefits continued

Wife of man found dead in Juneau freezer hid death to collect benefits, police say

The Juneau Police Department said that Ross Pasquan’s now-deceased wife concealed his death and continued collecting her husband’s Social Security, retirement and Permanent Fund dividend payments.

Juneau police close freezer remains case after identifying 74-year-old man

Juneau police say Ross Anthony Pasquan, 74, died of natural causes. Investigators found no evidence anyone else caused his death or helped conceal his remains.