Anesha Murnane Missing Person Case

Oct 23, 2019

May 10, 2022

Anesha

Murnane

44

38

71 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Anesha Katherine Murnane, a 38-year-old vulnerable woman, vanished in Homer, Alaska, on October 17, 2019. She was last seen leaving her assisted living residence on Main Street for a medical appointment at the Seldovia Village Tribe Health Center. Murnane, who also went by the nickname "Duffy," successfully made it to her appointment. The last confirmed sighting of her was later that afternoon when she was captured on surveillance footage leaving a Carrs supermarket. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a blue jacket, a light-colored shirt, and blue jeans. The search for Anesha Murnane began after she failed to return to her assisted living facility. Her disappearance was considered out of character, and concerns for her well-being grew quickly due to her status as a vulnerable adult. The Homer Police Department, along with the Alaska State Troopers, initiated search efforts. These efforts involved extensive ground searches by law enforcement, professional search and rescue teams, and community volunteers who scoured the areas around Homer. Despite these comprehensive searches, which included the use of canine units and aircraft, no trace of Murnane was found, and the active search was eventually scaled back, transitioning into an ongoing investigation. Over the years, the investigation into Anesha Murnane's disappearance has remained open, with law enforcement continuing to follow up on any leads that emerge. Her family has been proactive in keeping her case in the public eye, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could lead to her whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing remain a mystery. After leaving the grocery store, her trail seemingly went cold, with no further credible sightings or communication. The case is a painful example of how a person can disappear without a trace, leaving a community and a family with unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss. The overview of the case reflects a sudden disappearance with no clear indications of what might have happened after she was last seen on surveillance footage.

Oct 17, 2019

Homer

Alaska

Kenai Peninsula Borough

No

65965

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK19072424

2019-10-19

Homer Police Department

9032

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/23/2026