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Emmanuel Josiah Poterfield, a Black 17‑year‑old male, was last seen in Anchorage, Alaska, on May 19, 2023. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System this date marks the last confirmed contact or sighting of Emmanuel before he went missing.
At the time of his disappearance, Emmanuel stood approximately 6 ft 1 in tall and weighed around 130 lb. He had short black hair and brown eyes—this striking information about his physical appearance is i ...Read More
Last Seen: May 19, 2023
At the time of his disappearance, Emmanuel stood approximately 6 ft 1 in tall and weighed around 130 lb. He had short black hair and brown eyes—this striking information about his physical appearance is i ...Read More
Last Seen: May 19, 2023
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Jan 10, 2024
Emmanuel
Poterfield
18
17
73 inches
130 lbs
Black / African American
Male
May 19, 2023
Anchorage
Alaska
Anchorage Borough
Anchorage
No
352
127343
Alaska State Troopers
Anchorage
Alaska
Anchorage Borough
99507
Malia Miller
Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager
5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska
9072695511
State
Law Enforcement
AK23049731
2023-05-19
Alaska State Troopers
Black
Brown
Brown
12/04/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone looked into Emmanuel’s travel route from Wasilla to Anchorage? I know it might seem str... ...Read More
08/28/2024
08/28/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following the case of Emmanuel, who disappeared after heading from Wasilla... ...Read More
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
