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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location
Lead #1Why was the boat near the mouth of the Eek River, and what was the intended destination?
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evidence
Lead #2No wreckage or debris from the boat has been recovered despite extensive searches—what happened to the vessel?
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clue
Lead #3All seven passengers disappeared together—was this a boating accident, mechanical failure, or another incident?
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 boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River, and despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of the vessel or passengers has been found. The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of all seven people remain unexplained, making this an active and critical missing persons case.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any other boats or people in the area on October 20, 2020, who may have witnessed the boat or its occupants?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
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 other passengers (Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, Bernice Waska, and Wilson Wassillie) departed Quinhagak by boat. The boat 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. Numerous searches of the area were conducted.
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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