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Gaye Mcdowell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Whittier, Alaska on Dec 03, 2007

Victim Details

Jun 26, 2018

Apr 24, 2024

Gaye

Mcdowell

78

60

62 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Dec 03, 2007

Whittier

Alaska

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

No

38658

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

070101275

2007-12-03

Alaska State Troopers

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/08/2026


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On the evening of December 3, 2007, a LifeGuard Alaska helicopter embarked on what should have been a routine medical transport flight from Cordova to Anchorage. Onboard was 60-year-old Gaye Gardner McDowell, a patient from Cordova who was being flown to Providence Alaska Medical Center for treatment. Accompanying her were pilot Lance Brabham, 42, paramedic Cameron Carter, 24, and flight nurse John Stumpff, 47. The helicopter, a Eurocopter BK 117, was reported overdue after the crew failed to ma ...
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Last Seen: Dec 03, 2007

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