The person at the center of this case
Michael Francis Dunne
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Michael Francis Dunne
Justice for Michael Francis Dunne — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition and last known location of the fishing vessel Transition?
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person
Lead #2Vernon McGee was also missing from the same vessel—were they the only two aboard?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any distress signals or communications from the vessel before it went missing?
Michael Francis Dunne, a 45-year-old Alaska Native man, went missing on February 20, 2008, when the fishing vessel Transition became overdue during a trip between Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. He is presumed deceased along with fellow crew member Vernon McGee, though neither body has been recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and any information about the vessel or the circumstances of its disappearance could help resolve what happened to these two men.
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Lead #4What weather conditions existed on February 20, 2008, between Juneau and Ketchikan?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67129. Missing person: Michael Francis Dunne.
Last known contact: 2008-02-20 in Juneau, Juneau, AK. Circumstances: Michael is missing and presumed deceased after the fishing vessel Transition was reported overdue on a trip between Juneau and Ketchikan.
Also missing is Vernon McGee MP 67007. Demographics: 45 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 280 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 080015435 | 2008-02-27.
Timeline of Events
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2008-02-20
Last known contact
Michael Francis Dunne last known in Juneau, Alaska
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2008-02-20
Vessel departure
Fishing vessel Transition departed on trip between Juneau and Ketchikan
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2008-02-27
Case reported
Alaska State Troopers began investigation after vessel reported overdue
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Case Information
Incident:February 20, 2008
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 20, 2008
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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