The person at the center of this case
Florence Helen Okpealuk
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Florence Helen Okpealuk
Justice for Florence Helen Okpealuk — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Burgundy jacket and shoes were found outside the tent—why were they left behind and what does this indicate about her departure?
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location
Lead #2What was the exact location of the tent on West Beach (1-2 miles mark) and were there other campers or witnesses in the area?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of struggle, distress, or foul play at the tent site or surrounding area?
Florence Helen Okpealuk, a 33-year-old Alaska Native woman, disappeared on August 31, 2020, after being last seen emerging from a tent on West Beach in Nome, Alaska around 4 p.m. Her jacket and shoes were found outside the tent, suggesting an unexpected departure. Despite investigation by the Nome Police Department, her whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear.
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witness
Lead #4Who else was camping or present on West Beach on August 31, 2020, and did anyone see Florence after 4 p.m.?
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NamUs case MP73491. Missing person: Florence Helen Okpealuk.
Last known contact: 2020-08-31 in Nome, Nome, AK. Circumstances: Florence was last seen on West Beach in Nome coming out of a tent at approximately 1-2 mile on 08-31-2020 at 1600 hours.
Demographics: 33 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 142 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Sunglasses; Clothing: Jacket (located outside of tent) Burgandy jacket Light colored shirt Blue jeans; Footwear: Shoes (located outside of tent). Investigating agency: Nome Police Department | 20-010717 | 2020-09-01.
Timeline of Events
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2020-08-31
16:00Last sighting on West Beach
Florence was last seen coming out of a tent at approximately 1-2 miles on West Beach in Nome at 1600 hours (4 p.m.).
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2020-09-01
Investigation initiated
Nome Police Department opened case MP73491 / 20-010717 following the report of Florence's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9074435262
You can remain anonymous