Michelle Renee Foster Butler, a Black 38-year-old from Anchorage, was found just after midnight on September 26, 1999, lying in the street at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Juneau Street. She had been stabbed to death and police quickly opened a homicide investigation, but the early scene produced few answers.

Born November 13, 1960, Foster Butler was memorialized with visitation and services in Anchorage while detectives pursued leads. Crime Stoppers and the Anchorage Police have repeatedly appealed for information, but no arrests have been announced and no suspect has been publicly identified; the case remains unsolved.

If anyone remembers that night or has information about Michelle’s death, please contact Anchorage authorities or Crime Stoppers with what they know.