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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 exact circumstances of the Northern Dawn's sinking near Volcano Bay?
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evidence
Lead #2Have any remains, debris, or personal effects from the vessel been recovered?
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location
Lead #3Why was the vessel operating in Volcano Bay waters on February 23, 2006?
Franklin George Richard, a 43-year-old fisherman, went missing on February 23, 2006, while fishing near Volcano Bay off Unalaska Island, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned when his fishing vessel, the Northern Dawn, sank in the area. Despite the passage of time, questions remain about the exact circumstances of the vessel's sinking and whether any remains or evidence might still surface in the waters off the Aleutian Islands.
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the sinking or distress calls made by the Northern Dawn?
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NamUs case MP67246. Missing person: Franklin George Richard.
Last known contact: 2006-02-23 in Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula, 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
Last known contact in Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula, AK. Presumed to have drowned when fishing vessel Northern Dawn sank near Volcano Bay, Unalaska Island.
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Case Information
Incident:February 23, 2006
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 23, 2006
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