Mary Anne Alexie, 32, left Fairbanks for Anchorage on October 9, 2012, to enroll at Alaska Career College and told family she arrived safely around noon. In the early hours of October 10 she placed a distressing call to friends from the Spenard area saying she was lost and sounding disoriented; friends thought she may have been intoxicated. That call, about 3 a.m., is the last confirmed contact.

When Mary Anne missed her first class the family traveled to Anchorage, filed a missing persons report and joined volunteers and police searching Spenard, nearby lakes Hood and Spenard, railroad lines and wooded areas. Residents were asked to check sheds and outbuildings. Her disappearance is considered suspicious and foul play is suspected. Mary Anne had a history of a turbulent prior marriage and struggles with alcohol but was reported to be trying to rebuild her life for her four children.

No trace turned up and the official investigation remains open. If anyone knew Mary Anne, saw her in Anchorage in October 2012, or has information that could help, please come forward.