Dean Vroman Missing Person Case

Jun 30, 2022

Apr 09, 2024

Dean

Vroman

25

21

68 inches

179 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and rugged landscape of Wasilla, Alaska, a young man named Dean Clayton Vroman vanished, leaving behind a community filled with concern and unanswered questions. At 21 years old, Dean was last seen in the spring of 2022. The exact date of his disappearance is uncertain, with reports varying between May 1st, May 2nd, and a confirmed sighting on May 15th. On May 2, 2022, it was reported that Dean walked away from his residence after a verbal argument. His family officially reported him missing to the Alaska State Troopers on May 15, 2022. Dean, who lives with fetal alcohol syndrome, is considered a dependent adult who might struggle to survive on his own, adding a layer of urgency to his case. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male with brown hair and gray eyes, standing at 5'8" and weighing 179 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a dirty white sweatshirt, blue jeans, tan leather work boots, and a blue beanie. The timeline of Dean's last known movements is pieced together from various accounts. Some reports suggest he was last seen at a party in Palmer on April 29, 2022. Another account from his roommate indicated that Dean walked off from their home around 1 a.m. on May 1st. The last confirmed sighting of him was on May 15, 2022, at Wonderland Park in Wasilla, where he was seen with several juvenile companions. Following his disappearance, his cell phone was believed to have been turned off. The inconsistency in the dates and locations has made the investigation challenging for law enforcement and the private investigator working on the case. Months after he was last seen, a potential sighting brought a renewed sense of hope, yet also more uncertainty. In September 2022, a family living off Horizon Drive and Knit Goose Bay Road reported an encounter with a young man who resembled Dean. The man appeared to be in distress, covered in mud, and was found in a swampy area. He gave the name Clayton, which is Dean's middle name, before changing his story. While the Alaska State Troopers investigated the lead, they were unable to locate the individual. Dean's family also visited the location but could not verify if the man was him. This possible encounter remains a significant but unconfirmed piece of the ongoing investigation. The case is classified as an endangered missing person, and authorities believe Dean may still be in the Palmer or Wasilla area. The community remains vigilant, holding onto hope for his safe return as friends and family continue their search for answers.

May 02, 2022

Wasilla

Alaska

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

No

116872

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK22048008

2022-05-16

Alaska State Troopers

4206

Brown

Gray

Gray

07/06/2026