The person at the center of this case
Keith Alan Criner
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: Keith Alan Criner
Justice for Keith Alan Criner — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the water conditions and weather at the time of the incident on January 6, 2009?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members on the Seabrooke who witnessed the overboard incident and can provide details?
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clue
Lead #3Was Keith Criner wearing his safety knife and orange rain gear at the time he went overboard, and could these items aid in recovery efforts?
Keith Alan Criner, a 42-year-old fisherman, went overboard while setting crab pots on the fishing vessel Seabrooke on January 6, 2009, approximately 5 miles southwest of Amak Island in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Despite immediate searches of the area, he was not located. His disappearance remains unexplained, and anyone with information about the incident or his whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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location
Lead #4Why was the search area around Amak Island unsuccessful—were search parameters adequate given ocean currents and drift patterns?
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NamUs case MP67130. Missing person: Keith Alan Criner.
Last known contact: 2009-01-06 in Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West, AK. Circumstances: Keith went overboard while setting crab pots on fishing vessel, Seabrooke, approximately 5 miles southwest of Amak Island.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 42 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 6 ft 5 in, 230 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Safety knife; Clothing: Orange rain gear.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 090001796 | 2009-01-06.
Timeline of Events
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2009-01-06
Keith Criner went overboard
Keith Alan Criner went overboard while setting crab pots on fishing vessel Seabrooke, approximately 5 miles southwest of Amak Island in Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
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2009-01-06
Search operations initiated
Searches of the area were conducted but were unsuccessful in locating Keith Criner.
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Case Information
Incident:January 6, 2009
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 6, 2009
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous