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Andrew Maloney Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ketchum, Idaho on Sep 30, 1977

Victim Details

Dec 7, 2014

Sep 1, 2023

Andrew

Maloney

77

28

66 inches

72 inches

150 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 30, 1977

Ketchum

Idaho

Blaine County

No

31518

Blaine County Sheriff's Office

Hailey

Idaho

Blaine County

83333

Mark Dalton

Det.

1650 Aviation Drive, Idaho

2087885555

County

Law Enforcement

http://blainesheriff.com/152/Sheriff

lost in fire yrs ago

Sep 30, 1977

Blaine County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26991) and 10 other sources
In the autumn of 1977, 28-year-old Andrew "Andy" Maloney vanished without a trace from the picturesque yet rugged landscape north of Ketchum, Idaho. He was last seen on September 30th of that year, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a painful mystery for those who remember him. The only significant clue left behind was his blue 1971 Volkswagen, discovered abandoned on the remote Corral Creek Road, a detail that has been a focal point of the sparse investigation that followed. The discovery of his vehicle prompted a search, but the vast and unforgiving wilderness held its secrets close.

The investigation into Andrew's disappearance was hampered from the start by a lack of concrete leads. Authorities, including the Blaine County Sheriff's Office, conducted an extensive search of the area where his car was found. Tracker dogs were brought in and managed to follow a scent trail from the abandoned vehicle to the top of Corral Creek Canyon and then over to East Fork Canyon, but the trail eventually went cold. This frustrating dead end left investigators with more questions than answers. Tragically, any hope of re-examining the initial findings was lost when the police casefile containing all the records of Andrew's disappearance was destroyed in a fire years later, a devastating blow to the preservation of crucial information.

Decades have passed since Andrew Maloney was last seen, and the void left by his disappearance is felt by those who have sought answers. Details about his life that have surfaced through online forums paint a picture of an adventurous young man. Former classmates from Fox Lane High School in Bedford, New York, recall him as a member of the ski team, which offers a possible explanation for his presence in the renowned ski town of Ketchum. There are also mentions of a sister and a girlfriend named "Lanie M.," though these details remain unverified through official channels. The lack of a formal, accessible record has made it incredibly difficult for a complete picture of Andrew's life and the circumstances of his disappearance to be formed, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved loss. The classification of his case as "Lost/Injured Missing" reflects the uncertainty that has plagued this case for over four decades.
Last Seen: Sep 30, 1977

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Andrew Micheal Maloney
  • Andrew Michael Maloney - The Charley Project
  • September 26
  • The disappearances of Fern Baird and Andrew Maloney (Blaine ...
  • Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project | Podcast on Spotify
  • Friends of Andrew Maloney, 28, last recall seeing him ... - Facebook
  • ID - Andrew Micheal Maloney, 28, Ketchum, 30 Sept 1977
  • Just found new photos of Andrew Micheal Maloney, went missing ...
  • 39 years ago Andy Maloney disappeared and has never been found ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP61161
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP61161 • Found May 24, 1992
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%164 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–6'0"
    Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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