Douglas Cleaves

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Case Description
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Do you know who murdered Douglas Cleaves?
Anchorage Police are asking for help from the public in solving a cold case homicide that occurred over 32 years ago.
On October 19, 1985 at approximately 12:22 am, APD Officers responded to a shooting at 8900 block of Forest Village Dr. Upon the Officers arrival they discovered the body of Douglas Cleaves, 25, who was dead from multiple gun shots.
Witnesses say that just after midnight there was a knock on the door of their residence and the victim’s sister opened it and was confronted ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Douglas Cleaves

    December 14, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Anchorage

    AK

    1985-10-19

    25

    Douglas

    Cleaves


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    Was there a candlelight vigil held for Douglas? I would like to pay my respects and join others in m... ...Read More
    05/10/2024
    Dear community members,
    I am writing to urge anyone who may have information on the whereabouts ... ...Read More
    04/09/2023