Independent Detective Case File
Kelly Sue Dunn
Missing Suspected HomicideAnchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Overview
Last Seen: June 1, 1998 (approximate date of last contact), Anchorage, Alaska
Main Circumstances:
- Kelly Sue Dunn’s family last heard from her in 1998 while she was living in Anchorage.
- Despite living a high-risk lifestyle involving drug addiction and sex work, she remained in regular contact with her family, making her sudden silence highly unusual.
- She disappeared without explanation and has never been located.
- Her disappearance remains an active missing person investigation.
Detailed Case Breakdown
Kelly Sue Dunn Disappearance (1998): Case Summary, Timeline, and Latest Investigation Information
Very Brief Case Summary
Last Seen: June 1, 1998 (approximate date of last contact), Anchorage, Alaska
Main Circumstances:
- Kelly Sue Dunn’s family last heard from her in 1998 while she was living in Anchorage.
- Despite living a high-risk lifestyle involving drug addiction and sex work, she remained in regular contact with her family, making her sudden silence highly unusual.
- She disappeared without explanation and has never been located.
- Her disappearance remains an active missing person investigation.
Kelly Sue Dunn Disappearance
Kelly Sue Dunn was a 29-year-old woman living in Anchorage, Alaska, when she vanished during 1998. Although various sources have listed different estimated disappearance dates, investigators and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) identify June 1, 1998, as the approximate date of her last known contact with family.
Originally raised by her adoptive parents in Oregon, Dunn experienced a difficult life that included addiction to heroin and crack cocaine and involvement in sex work from an early age. After moving between Oregon, Washington, New York, and eventually Alaska, she attempted to rebuild her life by enrolling in cosmetology school. However, addiction continued to affect her life.
Despite these struggles, her family reported that Kelly consistently stayed in touch with them. She was also reportedly working toward regaining custody of one of her daughters. When all communication suddenly stopped in 1998, her relatives knew something was wrong because disappearing without contacting them was completely out of character.
The exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unknown. Authorities have never publicly identified a suspect, announced evidence of foul play, or released information indicating where she may have gone after her final known contact.
Kelly used several aliases throughout her life, including Nicole Marie Erickson, Catrina Jordon, and Katrina Jordon, which investigators believe could be important if anyone remembers encountering her under another name. She was described as approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with blue eyes. She sometimes dyed her hair blonde or strawberry blonde. Distinguishing features include a surgical scar on her abdomen, a rose tattoo on her left ankle, and a dagger tattoo on her left shoulder.
Investigation
Anchorage Police Department continues to investigate Kelly Dunn’s disappearance as an unresolved missing person case.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety has maintained Kelly’s information in its Missing Persons Clearinghouse for many years, encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Her case remains listed in NamUs, helping investigators compare her information with unidentified remains found across the United States.
No arrests have been announced, and there have been no publicly disclosed major breaks in the investigation.
Latest Investigation Information
As of 2026:
Investigators continue encouraging anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts or activities during 1998 to contact law enforcement.
Kelly Sue Dunn remains listed as an active missing person.
Anchorage Police Department continues to accept tips regarding her disappearance.
Her NamUs profile remains active under MP2939.
No publicly announced suspects, persons of interest, or confirmed sightings have been released since her disappearance.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
NamUs: Kelly’s Page
Charley Project: Kelly’s Page
Crime Owl: Kelly’s Page
Uncovered: Kelly’s Page
Contact Information:
| Agency / Case | Contact |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Police Department | (907) 786-8900 |
| Alaska State Troopers Missing Persons Clearinghouse | (907) 269-5038 |
| Anchorage Police Department Case | Case #00-29140 |
| NamUs | MP2939 |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 4, 1969 | Kelly Sue Dunn is born. |
| 1980s | Moves between Oregon, Washington, New York, and later Alaska while struggling with addiction. |
| 1990s | Lives in Anchorage and attends cosmetology school before returning to drug use and sex work. |
| June 1, 1998 (approx.) | Family has its last known contact with Kelly while she is living in Anchorage, Alaska. |
| 1998 | Kelly ceases all communication with family and friends. |
| April 24, 2001 | Alaska Department of Public Safety issues a Missing Persons Bulletin for Kelly Dunn. (Alaska Department of Public Safety) |
| Present | Kelly remains missing and the investigation is still open. (CrimeOwl) |
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Map Location
Anchorage, Alaska
On June 1, 1998
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