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 position of the fishing vessel Transition?
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person
Lead #2Vernon McGee was also missing from the same vessel—were they found together or separately?
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evidence
Lead #3Were any remains, debris, or wreckage from the Transition ever recovered?
Michael Francis Dunne, a 45-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on February 20, 2008, when the fishing vessel Transition became overdue during a trip between Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. He and fellow crew member Vernon McGee disappeared at sea under circumstances suggesting the vessel encountered trouble. Despite search efforts by the Alaska State Troopers, the fate of both men and the vessel remains unknown, making this a significant maritime mystery in Alaska's waters.
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timeline
Lead #4Why did the vessel become overdue and what weather or mechanical conditions may have contributed?
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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 contact in Juneau, Alaska
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2008-02-20
Vessel departure
Fishing vessel Transition departs Juneau for Ketchikan
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2008-02-27
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers begin investigation after vessel reported overdue (Case 080015435)
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Case Information
Incident:February 20, 2008
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 20, 2008
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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