# Cold Case Breaks After 32 Years | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:45:13+00:00
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A 32-year-old cold case in Fairbanks, Alaska, just got a shocking twist: the remains of missing man Patrick Orville Dearth, vanished in 1993, were found last year — and now, a Michigan suspect, Christopher Popps, has been arrested after allegedly confessing to pointing investigators to the burial site. Charged with murder in connection to a dispute at an auto shop, Popps is now facing justice after decades of silence — proving that even the longest cold cases can finally heat up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/406736bc93fb3660

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