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John Challiak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kodiak, Alaska on Nov 12, 1980

Victim Details

Created

Mar 17, 2020

Case Added

Mar 01, 2024

Firstname

John

Lastname

Challiak

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

159 lbs

Ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 12, 1980

City

Kodiak

State

Alaska

County

Kodiak Island Borough

Tribal Land

Agency ID

77441

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

E801623

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

08/11/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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John Luke Challiak, a 44-year-old Alaska Native male, was last seen on November 12, 1980, in Kodiak, Alaska. He was wearing a blue jacket and blue Levi jeans at the time of his disappearance. He also wore glasses with gold rims and possibly had his wallet with him. It is known that he wore contact lenses as well. His disappearance was the result of a boating accident that occurred near West Point.

The circumstances surrounding the boating accident that led to John's disappearance a ...

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Last Seen: Nov 12, 1980

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John Luke Challiak

John Challiak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kodiak, Alaska on Nov 12, 1980

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