Edith Kakaruk

Murdered
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Edith Kakaruk, a 23-year-old woman, was found murdered near a car in Southeast Anchorage, Alaska on May 30, 1978. The case has remained unsolved for over four decades, despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify her killer.

The murder of Edith Kakaruk is one of the cold cases being investigated by the Cold Case Investigation Unit (CCIU) of the Alaska State Troopers. This unit, formed in 2002, is dedicated to resolving unresolved homicide cases, including those that date back ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Edith Kakaruk

    January 10, 2024

    Female

    Anchorage

    AK

    1978-05-30

    Edith Kakaruk

    Edith

    Kakaruk

    12/03/2024


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    It is with great sadness to report that Edith Kakaruk was tragically murdered in Anchorage, AK. Auth... ...Read More
    05/08/2024
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    07/07/2023
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    06/15/2023
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