The person at the center of this case
David Brown Allen
Missing Person · Open
52 years waiting · since 1973
Missing Person: David Brown Allen
Justice for David Brown Allen — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was the Red Mountain day hike route chosen, and were there known hazards or difficult terrain that day?
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evidence
Lead #2Were any personal items, clothing, or equipment found during the extensive search efforts?
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witness
Lead #3Did any other hikers or park visitors report seeing Allen or his distinctive red tennis shoes and tan/green shirt on July 25, 1973?
David Brown Allen, a 21-year-old hiker, departed from Eielson Bluffs in Denali National Park on July 25, 1973, for a day hike to Red Mountain and never returned. Despite multiple search efforts in the area, no trace of him has been found in over 50 years. The remote terrain and harsh Alaska wilderness conditions make locating him increasingly difficult, but anyone with information about his disappearance or potential sightings is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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clue
Lead #4Could weather conditions, altitude sickness, or an accident in the remote terrain explain his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP84243. Missing person: David Brown Allen.
Last known contact: 1973-07-25 in Denali National Park, Matanuska-Susitna, AK. Circumstances: David departed from Eielson Bluffs in Denali National Park for a day hike to the Red Mountain area and never returned.
Multiple searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Neutral color day pack Ice axe Pentax camera (35mm) Binoculars in brown case; Clothing: Levis (changed into shorts later) Off-white Wool sweater Tan or dark green chamois shirt; Eyewear: Amber glasses; Footwear: Red tennis shoes Vasque hiking boots w/ vibram soles.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK21106888.
Timeline of Events
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1973-07-25
Day hike departure
David Brown Allen departed from Eielson Bluffs for a day hike to Red Mountain and never returned.
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1973-07-25
Last known contact
Last confirmed contact at Eielson Bluffs in Denali National Park before beginning his hike.
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1973-07-25
Search efforts
Multiple searches of the Red Mountain area and surrounding terrain were conducted but unsuccessful in locating Allen.
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 1973
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 1973
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous