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Franklin George Richard
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
Missing Person: Franklin George Richard
Justice for Franklin George Richard — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of the Northern Dawn sinking? Were there other crew members or witnesses?
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Lead #2Has any wreckage or remains from the Northern Dawn been recovered?
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Lead #3Were there other vessels in the area that may have witnessed the sinking?
Franklin George Richard, a 43-year-old fisherman, went missing on February 23, 2006, from Unalaska, Alaska, when the fishing vessel Northern Dawn sank near Volcano Bay. He is presumed to have drowned in the incident, though his remains have not been recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and information about the circumstances of the sinking or any survivors could help clarify what happened.
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Lead #4Why has Franklin's body never been recovered despite search efforts?
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NamUs case MP67246. Missing person: Franklin George Richard.
Last known contact: 2006-02-23 in Unalaska, Aleutians West, AK. Circumstances: Franklin went missing and is presumed to have drowned when fishing vessel Northern Dawn sank near Volcano Bay, Unalaska Island.
Demographics: 43 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 060015713 | 2006-02-23.
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2006-02-23
Franklin George Richard goes missing
Franklin went missing when the fishing vessel Northern Dawn sank near Volcano Bay, Unalaska Island. He is presumed to have drowned.
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Case Information
Incident:February 23, 2006
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 23, 2006
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