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Alaska Cold Case Solved After 32 Years | Wilmington News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
A 32-year-old cold case from Alaska just got solved thanks to an anonymous confession—Patrick Orville Dearth vanished in 1993, and after decades of silence, a tipster named Christopher Popps finally came forward, admitting he killed Dearth in a 1993 altercation at an auto shop. The remains were found in a barrel near the Steese Highway, confirmed as Dearth’s, and Popps was indicted on two counts of second-degree murder. He’s now in custody in Michigan, awaiting extradition to Alaska—proof that even the longest cold cases can finally find justice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fff78eccb342f1f6