The person at the center of this case
David Michael Borer
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: David Michael Borer
Justice for David Michael Borer — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What specific conditions existed at the sandbar on April 25, 1989? Were there other children present or witnesses?
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evidence
Lead #2What search efforts were conducted in the immediate area and surrounding Parks Highway region?
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witness
Lead #3Have any individuals come forward with sightings or information about David's activities that day?
David Michael Borer, an 8-year-old boy, disappeared on April 25, 1989, after leaving home around 5:00 p.m. to play at a sandbar near Mile 83 Parks Highway in Wasilla, Alaska. Despite extensive investigation by Alaska State Troopers, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades. Anyone with information about David's disappearance or activities in the Willow area during that time is urged to contact authorities.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any vehicles or suspicious activity reported in the Mile 83 Parks Highway area around 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 1989?
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NamUs case MP5865. Missing person: David Michael Borer.
Last known contact: 1989-04-25 in Willow, Matanuska-Susitna, AK. Circumstances: David left home at approximately 5:00 p.m.
to play at a sandbar area near the Mile 83 Parks Highway near Wasilla, Alaska and has not been seen since. Demographics: 8 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 60 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red nylon ski jacket with black waistband, black stripes on arms and gray inside lining Green toughskin jeans w/ patches on knees Green plaid flannel shirt w/ blue Hawaiian shirt underneath White Sears brand underwear; Footwear: Sorrell boots, size 2.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 890027876 | 1989-04-25.
Timeline of Events
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1989-04-25
17:00David leaves home
David Michael Borer left his home at approximately 5:00 p.m. to play at a sandbar area near Mile 83 Parks Highway near Wasilla, Alaska and has not been seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:April 25, 1989 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 25, 1989 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:September 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous