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Shakti Eppling

Missing
Case Description
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Shakti was last seen on 09/17/1995 when she was swept downstream six miles above Three Forks on the Lethe River. She had been attempting to ford the stream with two companions on a trek through the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. During searches, Shakti's backpack was located. The two companions survived but Shakti is presumed to have drowned.
Last Seen: Sep 17, 1995
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Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Nov 07, 2023

Shakti

Eppling

68

39

62 inches

102 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Female

Sep 17, 1995

King Salmon

Alaska

Bristol Bay Borough

No

185

77187

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

950065273

1995-09-17

Alaska State Troopers

8837

Black

Black

Black

No

11/24/2025


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I keep thinking about how Shakti's backpack was found during the search. If it was recovered, what e... ...Read More
08/26/2023
I’ve been fascinated with the case of Shakti, who went missing in 1995 after being swept downstrea... ...Read More
06/28/2023
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