Fred Faulhaber Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Apr 02, 2024

Fred

Faulhaber

59

24

65 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and unforgiving wilderness of Alaska, a young man named Fred Walter Faulhaber vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. At the age of 24, Fred was embarking on an adventure in the stunning landscapes near Juneau, Alaska, when he was last seen on April 13, 1991. He was reported to have been on a canoe trip within the remote and breathtaking expanse of Glacier Bay National Park when contact with him was lost. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance paint a picture of a man prepared for the elements, yet overcome by the powerful forces of nature that define the Alaskan frontier. The details of Fred's last known moments are sparse, pieced together from the account of his canoeing activities. He was reportedly lost in the sprawling national park, a place of immense glaciers, dense forests, and icy waters. At the time he went missing, he was appropriately equipped for the challenging environment. He was wearing a yellow rain jacket and pants, a gray fleece sweater, and grey fleece pants, layers designed to provide warmth and protection against the harsh Alaskan weather. His gear also included green hip boots, essential for navigating the wet and rugged terrain. Despite these preparations, the wilderness of Glacier Bay seems to have claimed him, leaving no trace of his passage. The search for Fred Faulhaber was initiated, but the vastness of Glacier Bay National Park presented an incredible challenge to search and rescue teams. The case eventually went cold, and Fred joined the heartbreakingly long list of individuals who have gone missing in Alaska's wild landscapes. The Alaska State Troopers have maintained his case file over the years, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The overview of his case remains centered on the canoe trip that ended in his disappearance. With no further leads or discoveries, the fate of Fred Walter Faulhaber remains an unsolved and poignant story of a young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness and never returned.

Apr 13, 1991

Juneau

Alaska

Juneau Borough

No

77252

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

910024928

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/09/2026