The person at the center of this case
Christopher Bentrup Brunk
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Christopher Bentrup Brunk
Justice for Christopher Bentrup Brunk — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1What was Christopher's condition and demeanor when contacted by VPSOs on October 19, 2024?
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location
Lead #2Why was Christopher at Mile 96.5 of the Taylor Highway, and what was his intended destination?
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timeline
Lead #3What activities or contacts occurred between his arrival in Alaska in May and his October 19 encounter with law enforcement?
Christopher Bentrup Brunk, a 35-year-old from Ohio, traveled to Alaska in May 2024 and was last contacted by law enforcement on October 19, 2024, at Mile 96.5 of the Taylor Highway near Tok. After being escorted to Tok by Village Public Safety Officers, he has had no communication with family or authorities since that date. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his activities and location following that final contact.
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person
Lead #4Does Christopher have known associates, employment, or residences in the Tok or Eagle areas?
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NamUs case MP140554. Missing person: Christopher Bentrup Brunk.
Last known contact: 2024-10-19 in Eagle, Fairbanks North Star, AK. Circumstances: Christopher hasn't been in contact with family for quite some time.
An out of state family member reported him missing on 09-14-2024. He traveled from Ohio to Alaska in May of 2024.
On 10-19-2024, Christopher was contacted by VPSO's from Eagle and Tok at Mile 96.5 of the Taylor Highway. He was escorted to Tok but there has been no communication since.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Denim jeans Light jacket; Footwear: Knee high rubber uninsulated boots. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK24093590 | 2024-09-14.
Timeline of Events
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2024-05-01
Traveled to Alaska
Christopher traveled from Ohio to Alaska
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2024-10-19
Last contact with authorities
Christopher was contacted by VPSO from Eagle and Tok at Mile 96.5 of Taylor Highway and was escorted to Tok
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2024-09-14
Reported missing
Out of state family member reported Christopher missing after extended lack of contact
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2024
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2024
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous