The person at the center of this case
Robert Brent Maunsell
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Robert Brent Maunsell
Justice for Robert Brent Maunsell — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of his disappearance from the vessel—was he on deck, below deck, or in another location when last observed?
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witness
Lead #2Were there crew members present who witnessed the disappearance or any unusual events that day?
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clue
Lead #3Why was the search unsuccessful—how extensive were the water search efforts and what was the sea state at the time?
Robert Brent Maunsell, a 19-year-old crew member, disappeared from the fishing vessel Snow King on May 18, 1989, in waters near Dillingham, Alaska. Despite immediate search efforts of the surrounding area waters, he was never located. The circumstances of his disappearance from the vessel remain unclear, leaving open questions about whether he fell overboard, jumped, or met with foul play.
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timeline
Lead #4What time of day did the disappearance occur and how long elapsed before it was reported?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67240. Missing person: Robert Brent Maunsell.
Last known contact: 1989-05-18 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Robert was last seen on 05/18/1989.
He is missing from the fishing vessel, Snow King. Area waters were searched but Robert was not located.
Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 160 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black Harley Davidson t-shirt Blue Levi jeans. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 890035192.
Timeline of Events
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1989-05-18
Last Seen on Snow King
Robert Brent Maunsell was last seen on the fishing vessel Snow King in Dillingham, Alaska on May 18, 1989.
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1989-05-18
Area Waters Searched
Waters surrounding the vessel were searched but Robert was not located.
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 1989
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 1989
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