The person at the center of this case
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, abandoned, or drifted?
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location
Lead #2Why was James kayaking south of Mitkof Island in February, and did he have a planned destination?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any other boats, people, or activity in the area on February 6-7, 2010?
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 extensive search efforts found no trace of him. The circumstances of his disappearance—whether accidental or otherwise—remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened during that fateful kayaking expedition.
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clue
Lead #4What was the condition of the kayak when found, and were any personal belongings recovered?
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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
Last known contact
James was last known to be kayaking south of Mitkof Island
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2010-02-07
Kayak discovered
His kayak was found on the beach at Wilson Island
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2010-02-09
Case filed
Alaska State Troopers initiated investigation
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Case Information
Incident:February 6, 2010
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 6, 2010
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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