The person at the center of this case
Derek David Heller
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Derek David Heller
Justice for Derek David Heller — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What evidence was found at the landslide site, and was Derek caught in the slide or separated from his group?
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witness
Lead #2Were there witnesses present during the landslide who can describe what happened to Derek?
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location
Lead #3Has the landslide debris been thoroughly searched for any sign of Derek?
Derek David Heller, a 12-year-old boy, went missing on November 20, 2023, after a landslide occurred at mile 11 of the Zimovia Highway in Wrangell, Alaska. The exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and it is unknown whether he was caught in the landslide or separated from others during the incident. The Alaska State Troopers continue to investigate and are seeking any information that could help locate Derek or clarify what happened that day.
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clue
Lead #4What were the exact conditions at mile 11 of Zimovia Highway when the landslide occurred?
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NamUs case MP112321. Missing person: Derek David Heller.
Last known contact: 2023-11-20 in Wrangell, Wrangell, AK. Circumstances: Derek is missing after a landslide occurred at approximately mile 11 of the Zimovia Highway.
Demographics: 12 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 90 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK23121256 | 2023-11-21.
Timeline of Events
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2023-11-20
Derek Heller goes missing
Derek David Heller, age 12, goes missing after a landslide at mile 11 of Zimovia Highway in Wrangell, Alaska.
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2023-11-21
Alaska State Troopers investigation begins
Alaska State Troopers open case AK23121256 and begin investigating the circumstances of Derek's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:November 20, 2023
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 20, 2023
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous