Discovery of the Crime SceneIn 1965, the Anchorage community was shaken by the tragic discovery of Yvonne M. Shock's lifeless body. Found in the early morning hours, Shock had been fatally shot, ...

IntroductionIn the late 1970s, Anchorage, Alaska, was a city on the cusp of change, blending the ruggedness of its frontier past with the burgeoning growth of an urban center. Amidst this backdrop, a ...

A Mother's Unyielding HopeFor over three decades, Lois Wafer has endured the anguish of not knowing who took her 14-year-old daughter, Eileen, from her. Eileen was discovered lifeless on a Portage ...

The Tragic DiscoveryOn October 1, 1983, the quiet community of Fairbanks, Alaska, was shaken by a gruesome discovery. In an apartment on Slater Drive, residents Kathy Morris and her friend, Jerry ...

Early Life and Military ServiceDouglas Jeffrey Cleaves was born and raised in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, a small town approximately 30 miles west of Newark. Growing up alongside his two older ...

A Familiar Face in Downtown JuneauIn the late 1980s, John L. Jack Sr., affectionately known as Johnny Jack, was a well-known figure in downtown Juneau, Alaska. At 73, he maintained a routine that ...

A Fateful Journey BeginsIn late November 1979, 40-year-old Michael Allison Beavers departed from his home in Chugiak, Alaska, embarking on a road trip to Seattle, Washington. As a heavy equipment ...

A Young Life Cut ShortIn the spring of 1991, Anchorage, Alaska, was shaken by the disappearance of 12-year-old Shawna Everest Evon. Affectionately nicknamed "Twinkie" due to her love for the popular ...