Jerry Melin

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Case Description
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Piper PA32 aircraft, tail number N8978, was located crashed on Mount Gerdine, west of Anchorage, at approximately the 8,700 foot level. The aircraft was on a flight from Anchorage to McGrath with three people on board. Occupants are Christopher Bailey, Jerry Melin and William Newman. Due to the terrain, the occupants were never recovered.
Last Seen: May 18, 1988
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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Victim Details

    Apr 24, 2018

    Apr 25, 2024

    Jerry

    Melin

    70

    33

    69 inches

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 18, 1988

    Wasilla

    Alaska

    Matanuska-Susitna Borough

    No

    32657

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    880030128

    1988-05-18

    Alaska State Troopers

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    No


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