
The person at the center of this case
Carl Joseph Flynn
Justice for Carl Joseph Flynn — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances that led to the boat being reported overdue, and what evidence was found at the scene?
Were there any witnesses to the boating incident or observations made during the extensive search efforts?
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.
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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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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.
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.
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK22091026 following the report of the overdue vessel.
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