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Carl Joseph Flynn

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Carl Joseph Flynn

Case
#1566
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022

Missing Person: Carl Joseph Flynn

Justice for Carl Joseph Flynn — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What were the circumstances that led to the boat being reported overdue, and what evidence was found at the scene?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses to the boating incident or observations made during the extensive search efforts?

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clue
Lead #3

Why were the other two occupants found deceased while Carl remains missing—what does this suggest about what happened?

Carl Joseph Flynn, a 27-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on August 30, 2022, after a boating incident on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel, Alaska. He was aboard a boat with two other people when the vessel encountered trouble; the other two occupants were found deceased, but Carl has not been located. Despite extensive search efforts by Alaska State Troopers, his fate remains unknown and the circumstances of his disappearance continue to warrant investigation.

Case
#1566
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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location
Lead #4

How extensive were the search efforts on the Kuskokwim River, and were there any areas that could not be thoroughly searched?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP95771. Missing person: Carl Joseph Flynn.

Last known contact: 2022-08-30 in Bethel, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Carl and 2 others were boating on the Kuskokwin River in Bethel and were reported overdue.

Extensive searches of the area located the other 2 persons onboard deceased. Demographics: 27 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.

Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 168 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK22091026 | 2022-08-31.

Timeline of Events

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2022-08-30

Boating incident on Kuskokwim River

Carl Joseph Flynn and two others were boating on the Kuskokwim River in Bethel when the boat was reported overdue. Two other occupants were found deceased; Carl remains missing.

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2022-08-31

Investigation initiated

Alaska State Troopers opened case AK22091026 following the report of the overdue vessel.

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Case Information

Incident:August 30, 2022
Last Updated:September 28, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 30, 2022
Last Updated:September 28, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous