James Randall Morgenson

James Randall Morgenson

Entered by Joss Leal

Case Details

According to source, “US Park Ranger Morgenson disappeared while on an extended 4 day backcountry patrol. The last radio contact with Ranger Morgenson was at his routine 24 hour daily radio status check to headquarters on July 20, 1996. The National Park Service initiated a search of Ranger Morgenson on July 23, 1996 with helicopters and search dogs but Ranger Morgenson was not located. After a year the National Park Service declared him deceased. On July 15, 2001, 4 off duty crew members hiking in the area found human remains in a stream drainage. Dental records identified the remains to be Ranger Morgenson. Ranger Morgenson fell to his death as he attempted to cross a stream.” http://names.lawmemorial.org/officers/m/james-randall-morgenson.

Distinguishing Marks

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Profession / Education

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Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: No
Suicide Suspected: No
Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Saturday, July 20, 1996 (29 years ago)
Date Found: Sunday, July 15, 2001 (24 years ago)

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Points of Interest

POIs

Northeast Window Peak Drainage

Body Found

Two Mile East of Bench Lak

Last Known Location

Viewers since 1/2/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 9876

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