
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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Why was the 18-foot skiff found beached and unoccupied? What evidence was found on or near the boat?
Were there any witnesses to Kevin's departure from the ferry terminal or his activities that day?
What search and rescue efforts were conducted in the waters around Angoon, and what were the results?
Kevin Dominic O'Brien, a 36-year-old man, went missing on January 1, 2006, in Angoon, Alaska, after apparently falling overboard from his 18-foot boat 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. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his fate continues to be unknown.
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Were there any communications or sightings of Kevin between the ferry terminal and when the boat was discovered?
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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 is believed to have fallen overboard from his 18-foot boat while transporting it from Angoon Ferry Terminal to the boat harbor. His skiff was found beached and unoccupied.
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