
The person at the center of this case
Donald Lewis Edwards
Justice for Donald Lewis Edwards — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the final disposition of the fishing vessel Uyak and were all crew members accounted for after the sinking?
Were there other crew members or nearby vessels that witnessed the sinking and can provide details about Edwards' last moments?
Has any debris or remains been recovered from the wreck site that could provide information about the crew?
Donald Lewis Edwards, a 44-year-old crew member, went missing on November 5, 1987, when the fishing vessel Uyak sank approximately 20 miles south of Sitkalidak Island near Kodiak, Alaska. The circumstances of his disappearance during the maritime disaster remain documented, but his fate and whether he survived the sinking are unknown. Anyone with information about Edwards or the incident is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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NamUs case MP67049. Missing person: Donald Lewis Edwards.
Last known contact: 1987-11-05 in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK. Circumstances: Donald was a crew member who went missing from fishing vessel Uyak which sunk 20 miles south of Sitkalidak Island near Kodiak, AK.
Demographics: 44 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 200 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 870070719.
Donald Lewis Edwards went missing when the fishing vessel Uyak sank approximately 20 miles south of Sitkalidak Island near Kodiak, Alaska.
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