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James Alvin Crawford II

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James Alvin Crawford II

Case
#2202
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 9, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Missing Person · Open
16 years waiting · since 2010

Missing Person: James Alvin Crawford II

Justice for James Alvin Crawford II — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What caused the kayak to be found on Wilson Island's beach without the occupant?

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location
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses to James's kayaking activity on February 6th?

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clue
Lead #3

What were the weather and water conditions on the day of his disappearance?

James Alvin Crawford II, a 25-year-old male, went missing on February 6, 2010, while kayaking south of Mitkof Island near Petersburg, Alaska. His kayak was discovered the next day on Wilson Island's beach, but an extensive search found no trace of him. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened during his kayaking expedition.

Case
#2202
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 9, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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person
Lead #4

Why was James kayaking alone in that area, and did he have a planned route or destination?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP36995. Missing person: James Alvin Crawford II.

Last known contact: 2010-02-06 in Mitkof Island, Petersburg, AK. Circumstances: James was last known to be kayaking south of Mitkof Island.

His kayak was later found on the beach at Wilson Island on 02/07/2010 but search efforts found no sign of him. Demographics: 25 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 205 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Carhartt jacket; Footwear: Boots.

Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 100011390 | 2010-02-09.

Timeline of Events

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2010-02-06

Last known contact

James was last known to be kayaking south of Mitkof Island

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2010-02-07

Kayak found

His kayak was discovered on the beach at Wilson Island

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Case Information

Incident:February 6, 2010
Last Updated:June 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 6, 2010
Last Updated:June 11, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous