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 during the October 19 encounter with VPSO's at Mile 96.5?
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location
Lead #2Why was Christopher at Mile 96.5 of the Taylor Highway, and where was he attempting to go?
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timeline
Lead #3What has happened in the 5+ months since his last contact on October 19, 2024?
Christopher Bentrup Brunk, a 35-year-old white male, traveled from Ohio 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. He was escorted to Tok but has not been in contact with family or authorities since that date. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his movements and current location.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone in Tok or along the Taylor Highway see Christopher after his escort on October 19?
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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 law enforcement contact
Christopher was contacted by VPSO's from Eagle and Tok at Mile 96.5 of the Taylor Highway and was escorted to Tok
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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