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Frank Minano, Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fairbanks, Alaska on Aug 17, 2020

Victim Details

Sep 01, 2020

Jan 12, 2024

Frank

Minano, Jr.

74

69

70 inches

165 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Aug 17, 2020

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

No

90709

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK20057486

2020-08-17

Alaska State Troopers

6905

Black

Brown

Brown

08/05/2026


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On August 17, 2020, 69-year-old Frank Harding Minano, Jr., a respected Native educator and experienced outdoorsman, vanished while traveling from Fairbanks to Nenana, Alaska. He had reportedly stopped his vehicle somewhere between Ester and Nenana with the intention of gathering firewood. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black and white flannel button-down shirt over another shirt, dark-colored pants, and grey and white shoes, possibly New Balance brand. He was also wearing a b ...
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