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Donald Lewis Edwards
Missing Person · Open
38 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: Donald Lewis Edwards
Justice for Donald Lewis Edwards — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of the Uyak sinking? Were there other survivors or crew members?
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evidence
Lead #2Were search and rescue operations conducted? What evidence was recovered from the vessel?
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location
Lead #3Why was the vessel 20 miles south of Sitkalidak Island? What was the nature of the fishing operation?
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. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance during the maritime disaster remain incompletely documented. Anyone with information about Edwards or the sinking of the Uyak is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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Lead #4Were there other crew members aboard who could provide details about Edwards' final moments?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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1987-11-05
Vessel Sinking and Disappearance
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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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 1987
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 1987
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous