The person at the center of this case
Elizabeth Karen Wassillie
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Elizabeth Karen Wassillie
Justice for Elizabeth Karen Wassillie — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why were seven people traveling together by boat in October, and what was their intended destination?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed at the Eek River mouth on October 20, 2020 that may have affected the vessel?
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evidence
Lead #3Has any wreckage, debris, or remains from the boat been recovered in subsequent searches?
Elizabeth Karen Wassillie, a 37-year-old Alaska Native woman, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other passengers. The vessel was last spotted near the mouth of the Eek River, and extensive search efforts have failed to locate any of the seven people aboard. The case remains unsolved, with the circumstances of their disappearance still unknown.
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Lead #4What time did the boat depart Quinhagak, and when was it last confirmed near the Eek River?
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NamUs case MP75690. Missing person: Elizabeth Karen Wassillie.
Last known contact: 2020-10-20 in Quinhagak, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Elizabeth, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, Bernice Waska and Wilson Wassillie were traveling by boat from Quinhagak.
Their boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek river on 10/20/2020. Numerous searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating them.
Demographics: 37 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20078884 | 2020-10-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-20
Boat departure and last sighting
Elizabeth Wassillie and six others departed Quinhagak by boat. The vessel was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River.
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2020-10-21
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 following the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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