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James Madsen, Jr Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dillingham, Alaska on Sep 17, 1978

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 11, 2024

James

Madsen, Jr

73

26

67 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 17, 1978

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77320

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

780001316

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/06/2026


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In the vast and unforgiving landscape of Alaska, the story of James O. Madsen, Jr., a 26-year-old man, unfolds as a tale of mystery and enduring questions. On September 17, 1978, Madsen, along with two other individuals, boarded a charter flight destined for Kodiak from King Salmon. The flight, operated by Viking Air Services, was a seemingly routine trip that would tragically become their last known journey. The Cessna 411 twin-engine plane vanished without a trace, leaving behind a void of inf ...
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Last Seen: Sep 17, 1978

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    Has anyone seen any updates or new searches scheduled for the King Salmon to Kodiak route where Jame... ...Read More
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