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John Allen Akkerman, a 27-year-old cab driver, went missing on August 7, 1987, in Spokane, Washington. While working his shift for the Checker Cab Company, Akkerman picked up a male fare near Deaconess Medical Center around 12:20 a.m., telling his dispatcher that he was heading to Spokane Valley. He was never heard from again.
Two hours later, his cab was discovered abandoned at Fifth Avenue and Madison Street, just a few blocks from where he had picked up the fare. The cab was unlocked ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 07, 1987
Two hours later, his cab was discovered abandoned at Fifth Avenue and Madison Street, just a few blocks from where he had picked up the fare. The cab was unlocked ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 07, 1987
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Nov 07, 2013
May 31, 2023
John
Akkerman
64
27
72 inches
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 07, 1987
Spokane
Washington
Spokane County
No
323
14495
Spokane Police Department
Spokane
Washington
Spokane County
99260
Mark Burbridge
Detective
1100 West Mallon Ave, Washington
5096254100
Local
Law Enforcement
87-51746
1987-08-07
Spokane Police Department
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
12/04/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I've been digging into John Allen Akkerman's case, and something that caught my attent... ...Read More
03/31/2024
03/31/2024
Has anyone else dug into the weird detail about John Akkerman's cab being found with the windows dow... ...Read More
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
