Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Dispatch Text:

On 10/03/2026 at approximately 0924 hours Nenana and Cantwell AST responded to mile 229 Parks Highway for a report of a deceased person. Subsequent investigation determined Timothy Murphy, age 45 of Wasilla, was discovered deceased by coworkers at their seasonal camp. Timothy appeared to have passed away due to natural causes in the early morning hours of 10/02/2026. There is no evidence of foul play. His remains are being held for the State Medical Examiner's Office and his next of kind have been notified.