Vern Jay Sylvester

Murdered

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On May 3, 1982, 19-year-old Vern Jay Sylvester II was tragically murdered in Anchorage, Alaska. He was one of four teenagers—two boys and two girls—who were shot to death in Russian Jack Springs Park. The victims were identified as Vern Sylvester, 19; Joseph Kimler, 19; Sabrina Imlach, 16; and Rebecca Phillips, 16. The group had been camping in the park when they encountered Charles L. Meach III, who was attempting to steal from their tent. Upon being discovered, Meach fatally shot each of t ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Vern Jay Sylvester

    Anchorage

    AK

    1982-05-03

    19

    Vern

    Jay Sylvester

    11/20/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm curious if anyone has any theories on the murder of Vern. I've been following the case closely a... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    It is with great sadness that I share the news of Vern Jay Sylvester's untimely passing. He was a be... ...Read More
    05/09/2023
    Is there a reward being offered for information leading to the capture of Vern's killer?... ...Read More
    01/17/2023