The person at the center of this case
Thomas Grant Hadwin
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Thomas Grant Hadwin
Justice for Thomas Grant Hadwin — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What specific parts of the kayak were recovered and where were they found? Could they provide clues about the accident location?
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location
Lead #2What was the exact planned route from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan, and were there known hazardous conditions on February 14, 1997?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to his departure from Prince Rupert or sightings during the journey?
Thomas Grant Hadwin, a 47-year-old male, was last seen on February 14, 1997, in Ketchikan, Alaska, and is presumed to have drowned while kayaking from Prince Rupert, British Columbia to Ketchikan. Parts of his kayak and personal property were recovered, but his remains have never been found. The case remains open as investigators seek any additional information about the circumstances of his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4What other personal property was recovered with the kayak debris, and could it help establish the timeline of the incident?
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NamUs case MP67286. Missing person: Thomas Grant Hadwin.
Last known contact: 1997-02-14 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, AK. Circumstances: Thomas was last seen on 02/14/1997.
He is presumed to have drowned enroute from Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada to Ketchikan, AK. Parts of Thomas' kayak and other property were located.
Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 168 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 970040185.
Timeline of Events
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1997-02-14
Last Known Contact
Thomas Grant Hadwin was last seen on February 14, 1997 in Ketchikan, Alaska
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1997-02-14
Presumed Drowning
Thomas is presumed to have drowned while kayaking enroute from Prince Rupert, British Columbia to Ketchikan, Alaska
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1997-02-14
Kayak Recovery
Parts of Thomas' kayak and other personal property were located
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Case Information
Incident:February 14, 1997
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 14, 1997
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