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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evidence
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of his disappearance from the Snow King? Was he swept overboard, did he fall, or was there another cause?
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witness
Lead #2Were there crew members present when he disappeared? What did they observe?
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location
Lead #3What search efforts were conducted in the waters around Dillingham, and why was he not located?
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 searches of the surrounding area, he was never located. The circumstances of his disappearance—whether accidental, intentional, or otherwise—remain unknown and continue to warrant investigation.
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Lead #4Has any physical evidence or remains ever been recovered that might be connected to this case?
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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
Robert Brent Maunsell Missing
Robert Brent Maunsell, age 19, last seen on the fishing vessel Snow King in Dillingham, Alaska. He was wearing a black Harley Davidson t-shirt and blue Levi jeans.
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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