The Alaskan Avenger: The Story of Jason Vukovich who Attacked Three sex offenders for being Pedophiles

Jason Vukovich, known as the "Alaskan Avenger," has a story that stirs both outrage and empathy. 

In 2016, he made headlines after targeting and assaulting three registered sex offenders in Anchorage, Alaska.

According to Anchorage Daily News, he claimed to be an “avenging angel” for abused children. 

While some hailed his actions as vigilante justice in Alaska, others condemned him for taking the law into his own hands. 

Jason Vukovich's case raised critical questions about the line between justice and vengeance. 

Let’s get into it.

Who Is Jason Vukovich, the Alaskan Avenger?

Jason Vukovich's early life was marred by trauma.

Born in Anchorage, he and his siblings were adopted by Larry Lee Fulton, a man later convicted of abusing a minor in 1989. 

In his YouTube videos and letters written from prison, Jason Vukovich revealed that he was physically and sexually abused by Fulton, his adoptive father.

“He used to beat us with custom-made 2x4s,” Vukovich wrote in a letter from jail, recounting the pain and fear that shaped his childhood.

This dark past set the stage for his troubled adulthood. 

At age 15, Jason Vukovich ran away from home.

He turned to drugs and petty crimes, ultimately cycling in and out of jail. 

By 2016, he had accumulated eight felony convictions and struggled with methamphetamine addiction. 

Despite his use of drugs, he harbored a deep-seated anger towards sexual predators, which would later ignite his violent spree.

Jason Vukovich

What Crimes Did the Alaskan Avenger Commit?

Between June 25 and June 29, 2016, Jason Vukovich unleashed his fury on three registered sex offenders in Anchorage, Alaska. 

According to police reports, he found his victims’ addresses through Alaska’s public sex offender registry, which lists offenders’ personal details, including their home addresses.

Armed with a hammer and a notebook listing his targets, he broke into their homes uninvited, confronting them about their past crimes.

1) Charles Albee: On June 25, 2016, Jason Vukovich entered Albee’s home, struck him multiple times, and berated him for being a pedophile. 

Charles Albee was convicted in 2003 of abusing a minor.

He also reported that after the attack, Jason Vukovich stole several items before leaving.

2) Andres Barbosa: Vukovich confronted Barbosa in his home two days later too.

Andres Barbosa had a 2014 conviction for possessing child pornography. 

Jason reportedly entered Barbosa’s apartment, punched him in the face, and threatened him with a hammer. 

Barbosa’s truck and personal belongings were stolen during the attack.

3) Wesley Demarest: The final assault occurred on June 29, 2016. 

Jason Vukovich broke into Demarest's house and asked his roommate to leave. 

After he left, Jason Vukovich reportedly struck Demarest with a hammer, causing a traumatic brain injury. 

The brutal attack left Demarest unable to work or pay his rent. 

He later told the court, “My life is changed forever.”

Officers from the Alaska Police Department soon arrested Jason after his final attack.

Crime scene investigators recovered the hammer and other evidence linking Vukovich to the assaults. 

Jason Vukovich smiling at his brother in court

Jason Vukovich's Trial and Sentencing

In December 2016, Jason Vukovich faced 18 felony charges, including assault, robbery, and theft. 

During his trial, his defense team argued that his traumatic childhood and mental health struggles contributed to his actions. 

However, prosecutors emphasized that vigilante justice has no place in society.

“People do not get to take the law into their own hands just because they don’t like a particular group of people,” Assistant District Attorney Patrick McKay said.

In 2018, Vukovich accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to first-degree attempted assault and first-degree robbery. 

In exchange, prosecutors dropped more than a dozen other charges. 

Judge Erin Marston sentenced him to 25 years in prison with five years’ probation. 

“Vigilantism is not something we accept in America,” Marston stated during the sentencing.

While Vukovich expressed remorse, the court deemed him a danger to society. 

“I should have sought mental health counseling before I exploded,” said Jason.

His older brother, Joel Fulton, who also endured abuse but chose a different path, pleaded for leniency, asking the court to “help him.”

Jason Vukovich

Jason Vukovich’s story is a tragic blend of victimhood and crime. 

His journey from abused child to vigilante raises complex questions about justice, morality, and the lingering effects of childhood trauma. 

While some may see him as a hero who sought to protect the innocent, his actions left victims and a community traumatized to date.

It appears that Jason Vukovich is currently out on parole. 

He now has a YouTube channel where he shares videos about his life after prison.

Below is his latest video, where he discusses his experiences and journey post-incarceration.

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