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Virgil Napier, Sr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Glennallen, Alaska on Jul 02, 1979

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 12, 2024

Virgil

Napier, Sr.

83

36

74 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 02, 1979

Glennallen

Alaska

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

Glennallen

No

77610

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

G794848

1979-07-02

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Blue

Blue

08/04/2026


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In the vast and unforgiving landscape of Alaska, the story of Virgil Mac Arther Napier, Sr.'s disappearance has remained a somber mystery for decades. At 36 years old, Virgil was last seen on July 2, 1979, in the Glennallen area, a small community nestled in the Copper River region. He was specifically noted to be on the Copper River near O'Brien Creek. The official report of his disappearance was filed the same day with the Alaska State Troopers, Glennallen AST Enforcement, marking th ...
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Last Seen: Jul 02, 1979

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