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David Paul Soileau

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David Paul Soileau

Case
#2649
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 24, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1993

Missing Person: David Paul Soileau

Justice for David Paul Soileau — the trail went cold in 1993, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

What were the circumstances that led to the loss of the fishing vessel Nettie H? Was there a distress call or any wreckage recovered?

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evidence
Lead #2

Were any remains, debris, or personal effects from the vessel ever recovered to help determine what happened?

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witness
Lead #3

Were there any other vessels in the area that may have witnessed the incident or provided assistance?

David Paul Soileau, a 29-year-old fisherman, went missing on September 14, 1993, when the fishing vessel Nettie H was lost at sea approximately 10 miles north of Otter Point on Unimak Island, Alaska. Three other crew members—Daniel Soileau, Peter Soileau, and Blake Grinstein—disappeared with him in the same maritime incident. Despite decades of investigation by the Alaska State Troopers, the circumstances surrounding the vessel's loss and the fate of the four men remain unknown.

Case
#2649
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 24, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

What was the weather and sea conditions on September 14, 1993, in the waters north of Otter Point?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP66833. Missing person: David Paul Soileau.

Last known contact: 1993-09-14 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: David went missing after fishing vessel, Nettie H, was lost at sea approximately 10 miles north of Otter Point on Unimak Island.

Missing with Daniel Soileau (MP67285), Peter Soileau (MP66930) and Blake Grinstein (MP66855). Demographics: 29 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 930061163 | 1993-09-19.

Timeline of Events

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1993-09-14

Fishing vessel Nettie H lost at sea

David Paul Soileau and three crew members went missing when the fishing vessel Nettie H was lost approximately 10 miles north of Otter Point on Unimak Island.

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1993-09-19

Alaska State Troopers investigation initiated

Alaska State Troopers began investigation into the maritime incident.

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Case Information

Incident:September 14, 1993
Last Updated:July 6, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 14, 1993
Last Updated:July 6, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous