Dennis Adams

Murdered
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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 wit ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dennis Adams

    Male

    Alaskan Native

    Koyuk

    AK

    2023-12-30

    74

    Dennis

    Adams

    Yes

    11/19/2024

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