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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clue
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of the landslide and was Derek directly involved or separated from a group?
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evidence
Lead #2Has search and rescue recovered any personal items or evidence from the landslide debris?
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witness
Lead #3Were there other people present at the time of the landslide who can provide details about Derek's last movements?
Derek David Heller, a 12-year-old boy, went missing on November 20, 2023, near mile 11 of the Zimovia Highway in Wrangell, Alaska, following a landslide in the area. The exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and it is unknown whether he was caught in the landslide, became separated from others, or wandered away. The Alaska State Troopers continue to investigate, and anyone with information about Derek's whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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location
Lead #4Has the area around mile 11 of Zimovia Highway been thoroughly searched, and are there accessible routes Derek could have taken?
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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 goes missing
Derek David Heller, age 12, last known contact in Wrangell, AK near mile 11 of Zimovia Highway following a landslide event
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2023-11-21
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened investigation case AK23121256
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Case Information
Incident:November 20, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 20, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous