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James Alvin Crawford II
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 #1What caused the kayak to end up on Wilson Island's beach? Was it capsized or deliberately left there?
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timeline
Lead #2How long was James in the water before his kayak was found? Could he have survived the time elapsed?
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location
Lead #3Why was James kayaking in this remote area in February? Was he experienced in cold-water kayaking?
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 on Wilson Island's beach the following day, 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.
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Lead #4Were there any signs of struggle, damage to the kayak, or other evidence at the discovery site?
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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
James Crawford goes missing
Last known to be kayaking south of Mitkof Island, Petersburg, Alaska
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2010-02-07
Kayak found
James's kayak discovered on the beach at Wilson Island
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2010-02-09
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers officially begin investigation (NamUs case MP36995)
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Case Information
Incident:February 6, 2010
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 6, 2010
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous