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John Waterman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Denali National Park, Alaska on Apr 01, 1981

Victim Details

Apr 01, 2018

Jul 02, 2024

John

Waterman

73

28

66 inches

143 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 01, 1981

Denali National Park

Alaska

Denali Borough

No

66448

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK19039776

1981-04-19

Alaska State Troopers

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

08/19/2026


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In the vast, icy wilderness of Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, the story of 28-year-old John Mallon Waterman unfolded into a perplexing mystery. On April 1, 1981, the highly experienced and gifted climber embarked on a daring solo ascent of Mount McKinley, now known as Denali. He was last seen by a fellow climber, Jay Kerr, after leaving the Sheldon Amphitheater's Mountain House. Waterman was heading up the northwest fork of the Ruth Glacier, pulling a red plastic sled and navi ...
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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1981

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    I was just diving into John's case again and can't stop thinking about his choice of g... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
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