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John Slagill Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dillingham, Alaska on Nov 28, 1990

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 20, 2024

John

Slagill

67

32

71 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 28, 1990

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77431

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

900079776

Alaska State Troopers

8933

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/03/2026


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In the remote and unforgiving waters of Alaska, the story of John Dean Slagill's disappearance began on November 28, 1990. At 32 years old, John, also known as Johnnie Dean Slagill, was with his companion, Terrance 'Sam' Batchelder, when they were last seen near Dillingham. The two men were aboard a fishing vessel named the Red Jacket and embarked on what should have been a routine and short trip. Their plan was simple: to take a small skiff from the main vessel to the nearby Segu ...
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Last Seen: Nov 28, 1990

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    Has anyone looked into the weather conditions on 11/28/1990 around Seguam Island? Trying to find det... ...Read More
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