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Dalton J Hanson
Missing Person · Open
11 years waiting · since 2015
Missing Person: Dalton J Hanson
Justice for Dalton J Hanson — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Dalton leave the hunting camp underdressed and without survival gear in remote Alaskan wilderness?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other people at the hunting camp who witnessed his departure or can provide details about his mental state?
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location
Lead #3What specific circumstances or events prompted him to walk away from the camp?
Dalton J Hanson, a 23-year-old male, walked away from a hunting camp near Mile 9 of the Dalton Highway in Fairbanks, Alaska on September 9, 2015, and has never been found. He was inadequately dressed for the weather with no survival gear, making his disappearance particularly concerning in the remote Alaskan wilderness. Despite a nine-day search effort by Alaska State Troopers, his whereabouts remain unknown nearly a decade later.
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Lead #4Has any trace evidence, clothing, or personal items been discovered in the area since the initial search?
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NamUs case MP34148. Missing person: Dalton J Hanson.
Last known contact: 2015-09-09 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, AK. Circumstances: Dalton walked away from a hunting camp around Mile 9 of Dalton Highway in Fairbanks on 9/09/2015, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Dalton was not dressed for the weather and was reported to not have any survival gear with him. A search for Dalton started on 9/10/2015 and ended on 9/18/2015.
Dalton was never located and his whereabouts are unknown. Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Black cap Possibly carrying spring loaded pocket knife Protec LED flashlight No survival gear; Clothing: Brown camouflaged carhartt winter jacket Black carhartt pants T-shirt Black hoodie; Footwear: Xtra Tuff (size 10) Black work boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK15074196 | 2015-09-10.
Timeline of Events
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2015-09-09
Dalton walks away from hunting camp
Dalton J Hanson walked away from the hunting camp at Mile 9 of Dalton Highway. He was not dressed for the weather and had no survival gear with him.
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2015-09-10
Search begins
Search and rescue operations begin for Dalton Hanson.
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2015-09-18
Search ends
Official search operations conclude after nine days with no sign of Dalton.
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Case Information
Incident:September 9, 2015
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 9, 2015
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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