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Thomas Haines Missing Person Case

Last seen in Prince of Wales, Alaska on Jan 10, 1980

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Apr 26, 2024

Thomas

Haines

67

21

68 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 10, 1980

Prince of Wales

Alaska

Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan County

No

77463

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

B80-10114

Alaska State Troopers

8947

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/31/2026


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In the vast and rugged wilderness of Alaska, the story of a young man named Thomas Ernest Haines unfolds, a narrative left unfinished since a winter day in 1980. At the age of 21, with blond hair and blue eyes, Thomas was embarking on an adventure through the Alaskan terrain. On January 10, 1980, he was last seen in the Prince of Wales area, a place of breathtaking beauty and formidable challenges. He was hiking from the Hollis YACC camp, with his destination being Karta Lake, a journey that wou ...
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Last Seen: Jan 10, 1980

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    Hey everyone,
    I came across Thomas's case recently, and something caught my attention. I'm curi... ...Read More
    01/24/2024
    Just diving into this case about Thomas, and one thing I noticed was the unusual choice of route he ... ...Read More
    07/26/2023
    Does anyone have more info about the trail Thomas might have taken from Hollis YACC to Karta Lake? I... ...Read More
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