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 #1What were the circumstances that led seven people to travel by boat from Quinhagak on October 20, 2020?
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location
Lead #2Why has the area near the Eek River mouth yielded no trace of the boat or passengers despite numerous searches?
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evidence
Lead #3What condition was the boat in when last observed, and has any wreckage or debris been recovered?
Elizabeth Karen Wassillie, a 37-year-old Alaska Native woman, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other people. The boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River, and extensive searches of the area have been unsuccessful in locating any of the passengers. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unknown, and the case continues to seek information from the public.
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Lead #4Were there any communication attempts or distress signals from the boat before it disappeared?
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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 boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River on this date.
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2020-10-21
Investigation opened
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 following the disappearance.
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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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