DEATH INVESTIGATION: 9001 BASHER RD

At approximately 12:39 PM on December 19, 2025, Anchorage Police officers responded to the Basher Trailhead at 9001 Basher Drive after receiving a report of a deceased individual. Upon arrival, officers located and identified the deceased as 28-year-old Kaitlyn Kaganak. Next-of-kin notification procedures are complete.

 Kaganak was reported missing to the Anchorage Police Department on December 9, 2025. After all verifications were complete, APD issued a Missing Adult release to the public on December 11. The Missing Adult release was updated on 12/21/2025 after Next-of-kin notification procedures were completed. Since that time, APD detectives worked the case daily and conducted multiple searches with the assistance of K9 units and search and rescue teams.

Investigators believe there may be individuals with information regarding Kaitlyn Kaganak’s disappearance and death who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Anchorage Police Dispatch at 3-1-1 (option 1) or 907-786-8900 (press 0). To remain anonymous, tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

 APD Case 25-37938 / 25-38991

*Updated on 12/22/2025