The person at the center of this case
Donald Venes Jr.
Missing Person · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Donald Venes Jr.
Justice for Donald Venes Jr. — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Red tank top and red Carhartt pants worn at time of incident - could aid identification if recovered
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witness
Lead #2Who was present when Venes fell overboard and what were the exact circumstances of the fall?
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location
Lead #3Search efforts in the Kuskokwim River and surrounding waters - what areas were covered and what barriers exist to recovery?
Donald Venes Jr., a 28-year-old Alaska Native male, fell overboard into the Kuskokwim River near Bethel, Alaska on August 26, 2007. He was wearing a red tank top and red Carhartt pants at the time of the incident. Despite search efforts, his fate remains unknown and the case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers.
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clue
Lead #4River currents and tidal patterns in the Bering Sea mouth area - where might remains have drifted?
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NamUs case MP36487. Missing person: Donald Venes Jr..
Last known contact: 2007-08-26 in Bethel, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Donald Venes fell overboard into the Kuskokwin River at the mouth of the Bering Sea.
Demographics: 28 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red tank top Red Carhartt type pants. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 070073876 | 2007-08-26.
Timeline of Events
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2007-08-26
Fell overboard into Kuskokwim River
Donald Venes Jr. fell overboard into the Kuskokwim River at the mouth of the Bering Sea near Bethel, Alaska while wearing a red tank top and red Carhartt pants.
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 2007
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 2007
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous