A Life of Compassion and Adventure

Anesha Katherine “Duffy” Murnane was born on August 12, 1981, in Homer, Alaska. Known for her gentle spirit and adventurous heart, she pursued a career in education, teaching in diverse locations such as Honduras, Australia, and Seattle, Washington. Her love for children was evident in her work and personal life, often described as someone who drew children in like a magnet. Anesha's creativity shone through in her handmade quilts and fabric books, cherished by family and friends. Despite her struggles with bipolar disorder, she managed her condition with medication and support, returning to Homer to be closer to her family and to continue her journey towards stability.

The Day She Disappeared

On October 17, 2019, Anesha left her apartment at the MainTree Supportive Living Facility around 12:13 p.m., heading to a 1:00 p.m. appointment at the SVT Health & Wellness clinic, approximately a mile away. Dressed in a blue jacket, light blue shirt, and blue jeans, she carried a pink and black plaid purse containing her wallet, phone, and identification. Surveillance footage captured her departure, but she never arrived at her appointment and was never seen again. Her absence went unnoticed for two days, during which she missed multiple medication checks and meals, before a staff member reported her missing on October 19....Read More