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Tipster charged with killing man who vanished over 30 years ago after giving anonymous tip to police
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Josiah Pike, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The missing man, Patrick Dearth, was 34 when he disappeared in November 1993. The charges are related to the death of a man who went missing nearly 33 years ago.
A man from Michigan has been charged with murder in Alaska. The charges are related to the death of a man who went missing nearly 33 years ago. The missing man, Patrick Dearth, was 34 when he disappeared in November 1993.
His case remained unsolved until recently, when an anonymous tip was received by troopers. The tip led to the discovery of human remains in a barrel near the Steese Highway. The person who provided the tip was later identified and charged with second-degree murder.
Further details about the case are available from the Alaska State Troopers.
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Category: safety Published: July 18, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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