The person at the center of this case
Chester Jonah Kashatok
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Missing Person: Chester Jonah Kashatok
Justice for Chester Jonah Kashatok — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Vernon Pavil also missing under identical circumstances—were they together when Typhoon Halong struck?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the impact radius and severity of Typhoon Halong in Kwigillingok on October 12, 2025?
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location
Lead #3Were there any shelter locations or evacuation sites established in Kwigillingok during the typhoon?
Chester Jonah Kashatok, a 45-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on October 12, 2025, in Kwigillingok, Alaska, after Typhoon Halong swept through the area. A second person, Vernon Pavil, also went missing under the same circumstances. The Alaska State Troopers are actively investigating the disappearances and seek any information about their whereabouts or survival.
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Lead #4Did any residents or emergency responders in Kwigillingok witness either man during or after the typhoon?
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NamUs case MP151773. Missing person: Chester Jonah Kashatok.
Last known contact: 2025-10-12 in Kwigillingok, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Missing after Typhoon Halong swept across Kwigillingok.
Also missing is Vernon Pavil, MP151774. Demographics: 45 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK25103717 | 2025-10-12.
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2025-10-12
Last known contact
Chester Jonah Kashatok last known contact in Kwigillingok, Bethel, AK. Missing after Typhoon Halong swept across the area.
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2025
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous