
The person at the center of this case
Dave McKenna
Justice for Dave McKenna — the trail went cold in 1993, but the truth hasn't.
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Why were McKenna's 4-wheeler and trailer abandoned at 4 Mile Road? Was there evidence of accident, foul play, or voluntary departure?
What specific circumstances led to the discovery of the abandoned vehicle, and were there any signs of struggle or distress?
Have search efforts in the surrounding wilderness areas of Willow been exhaustive, and what terrain challenges exist in the region?
Dave McKenna, a 48-year-old man, disappeared on July 28, 1993, from Willow, Alaska after his 4-wheeler and trailer were found abandoned at 4 Mile Road. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or remains recovered in over three decades. His case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP54268. Missing person: Dave McKenna.
Last known contact: 1993-07-28 in Willow, Matanuska-Susitna, AK. Circumstances: Victims 4-wheeler and trailer were found abandoned at 4 mile road in Willow, AK.
Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 235 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans Gray/white plaid shirt (last seen with no shirt on). Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 930050109 | 1993-08-02.
Dave McKenna was last known to be in contact on July 28, 1993 in Willow, Alaska.
Alaska State Troopers began investigation of the missing person case after 4-wheeler and trailer were found abandoned at 4 Mile Road.
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