Alexander Lofgren, 32, and his girlfriend Emily Henkel,27, of Arizona were reported missing on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, according to a press release from the Inyo County Sheriff's Office.
The couple was expected to return from their trip on April 4, 2021. On Wednesday, officials searched for the couple near the park, and attractions along the Death Valley Highway 190. They also used "Lofgren's backcountry itinerary" for guidance during the search, the press release said.
The couple was not found that Wednesday.
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Personal Characteristics
Female
27 years old
Sexual Orientation: HETEROSEXUAL
Classification: CAMPER
Investigative Overview
Foul Play Suspected: No
Suspected Suicide: No
Cause of Death: Believed Alive / Not Dead
Significant Dates
Reported missing on April 6, 2021 - 903 days, 4 hours, 30 minutes ago
Found on April 8, 2021 - 900 days, 16 hours, 30 minutes ago
This case file was posted on
Apr 12, 2021 at 19:15
This case file was last modified on
Jun 20, 2021 at 15:53
This case file has been assigned the Missing Persons ID 3654
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Judaea Rojo
July 10, 2021 at 10:54 pm4/8/21 Update: Couple Emily Henkel and Alexander Lofgren have been located. More here: https://www.insider.com/arizona-congressional-aide-discovered-dead-after-camping-trip-2021-4
Judaea Rojo
July 10, 2021 at 10:53 pm4/12/21 Update: Emily Henkel’s condition has not yet been released. More here: https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/missing-man-found-dead-campers-hiking-death-valley-16090357.php