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 all seven people on the boat together, and what was the purpose of their journey?
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Lead #2What happened to the boat and why has no wreckage or debris been recovered despite numerous searches?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any other boats or people in the area who may have witnessed the disappearance or subsequent events?
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 group's boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River, and extensive search efforts have been unsuccessful in locating any of the passengers. The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of all seven people remain unknown, making this an active and significant missing persons case.
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Lead #4What were the weather and water conditions on October 20, 2020, near the Eek River mouth?
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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
Last known contact
Elizabeth Karen Wassillie and six others were traveling by boat from Quinhagak
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2020-10-20
Boat last sighted
The group's 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 and began search operations
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous