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Dennis Adams

Case from Koyuk, AK dated Dec 30, 2023

Victim Details

Dennis Adams

Male

Alaskan Native

Koyuk

AK

2023-12-30

74

Dennis

Adams

Yes

07/02/2026

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On December 30, 2023, in Koyuk, Alaska, 74-year-old Dennis Adams was fatally shot inside his residence. His son, 35-year-old Franklin Adams, contacted emergency dispatchers around 5:45 p.m., reporting that he had shot and killed his father. Alaska State Troopers responded promptly, arresting Franklin and charging him with first-degree murder.

According to charging documents, Franklin claimed he had been assaulted earlier and subsequently smoked marijuana, which he believed was laced with ...
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  • Koyuk man kills father in shooting, police say
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    I'm deeply saddened by the situation in Koyuk and can't stop thinking about Franklin's state of mind... ...Read More
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