
The person at the center of this case
Kevin Dominic O'Brien
Justice for Kevin Dominic O'Brien — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the exact circumstances of how Kevin fell overboard? Were there witnesses to the incident?
Why was the 18-foot skiff found beached and unoccupied? Were there signs of struggle or distress?
What was the exact timeline between when Kevin left the ferry terminal and when the boat was discovered?
Kevin Dominic O'Brien, a 36-year-old man, went missing on January 1, 2006, after apparently falling overboard from his 18-foot boat near Angoon, Alaska while transporting it from the ferry terminal to the boat harbor. His unoccupied skiff was later found beached, but Kevin was never located despite search efforts. After two decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and anyone with information about that day is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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Has any debris, clothing, or remains ever been recovered from the water near Angoon?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP37040. Missing person: Kevin Dominic O'Brien.
Last known contact: 2006-01-01 in Angoon, Hoonah–Angoon, AK. Circumstances: Kevin is believed to have fallen overboard from his 18-ft.
boat while bringing it from the Angoon Ferry Terminal to the boat harbor. His skiff was located beached and unoccupied.
Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 250 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Brown hooded carhartt jacket Dark sweatpants; Footwear: Xtra tuff boots. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 060000237.
Kevin Dominic O'Brien is believed to have fallen overboard from his 18-foot boat while bringing it from Angoon Ferry Terminal to the boat harbor. His skiff was later found beached and unoccupied.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.