Earl Ashworth Iii Missing from Anchorage, Alaska age 56

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Earl "Rocky" Ashworth III, a 56-year-old man from Palmer, Alaska, was last seen on August 10, 2018. He had gone on a gold panning trip with friends to an area near mile 56 of the Seward Highway, just south of the junction with the Hope Highway. Ashworth, accompanied by his dog Cruiser, was with a group of friends who were exploring a gold mining claim in the area.

On the evening of his disappearance, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Ashworth chose to stay behind at their campsite with his do ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 10, 2018

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

Firstname

Earl

Lastname

Ashworth Iii

Current Age

56

Age At Disappearance

56

Height

6'2 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Ashworth was last seen near mile marker 56 on the Seward Highway south of Anchorage, Alaska at 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018. He and four friends went to the area to explore a gold mine. His friends went down to the mine, while Ashworth stayed behind with his ten-year-old dog, Cruiser. When the rest of the group returned, Ashworth was gone and Cruiser was there alone. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.

Last Seen

Aug 10, 2018

City

Anchorage

State

Alaska

Zip Code

Anchorage

Vehicles

12

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency Phone

907-269-5511

Last Updated

01/25/2026

Earl Ashworth Iii
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