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Michael William Crawford
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Michael William Crawford
Justice for Michael William Crawford — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why were his backpack, fishing poles, and dog left behind on the trail? What circumstances would cause him to abandon his gear and pet?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition were his belongings in when found? Were there signs of struggle, injury, or distress on or near the trail?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone else see Michael Crawford on April 22 or 23 near Hidden Creek Trail or Skilak Lake Road?
Michael William Crawford, a 39-year-old man, went missing on April 22, 2020, while camping and fishing near Hidden Creek Trail in Cooper Landing, Alaska. His backpack, fishing poles, and dog were discovered abandoned on the trail the following day, raising serious concerns about his safety. Despite an active investigation by Alaska State Troopers, his whereabouts remain unknown and authorities continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen him in the area.
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clue
Lead #4How far had he traveled on the trail before his belongings were found? Were there any footprints or other evidence indicating his direction of travel?
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NamUs case MP68736. Missing person: Michael William Crawford.
Last known contact: 2020-04-22 in Cooper Landing, Kenai Peninsula, AK. Circumstances: Michael Crawford was last heard from via text message on April 22, 2020.
He had been camping and recreating in the area of Hidden Creek Trail, which is off Skilak Lake Road between Sterling and Cooper Landing. His backpack, fishing poles and dog were found on the trail by a passing hiker the next day, April 23.
Demographics: 39 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 215 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Waders. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20027965 | 2020-04-23.
Timeline of Events
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2020-04-22
Last contact via text message
Michael Crawford was last heard from via text message on April 22, 2020, while camping and recreating near Hidden Creek Trail.
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2020-04-23
Belongings found on trail
A passing hiker discovered Crawford's backpack, fishing poles, and dog abandoned on Hidden Creek Trail.
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2020-04-23
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation case AK20027965 following the discovery of abandoned belongings.
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Case Information
Incident:April 22, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 22, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous