The person at the center of this case
Christopher Bentrup Brunk
Missing Person · Open
2 years 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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timeline
Lead #1What was Christopher's activity and purpose in the Eagle and Tok area between May and October 2024?
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location
Lead #2Why was Christopher at Mile 96.5 of the Taylor Highway on October 19, 2024, and what were the circumstances of the VPSO contact?
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contact
Lead #3Has there been any activity on Christopher's phone, bank accounts, or other communication methods since October 19, 2024?
Christopher Bentrup Brunk, a 35-year-old 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. 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 this final contact.
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witness
Lead #4Did the Village Public Safety Officers or anyone in Tok have additional observations about Christopher's condition or statements during the October 19 encounter?
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clue
Lead #5What transportation did Christopher have available, and has any vehicle associated with him been located?
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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
Relocation to Alaska
Christopher traveled from Ohio to Alaska
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2024-09-14
Reported Missing
Out of state family member reported Christopher missing due to lack of contact
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2024-10-19
Final Law Enforcement Contact
Christopher contacted by VPSO's from Eagle and Tok at Mile 96.5 of Taylor Highway and escorted to Tok; no communication since
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous