The person at the center of this case
Fred Philip Akelkok
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Fred Philip Akelkok
Justice for Fred Philip Akelkok — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the snow machine on the riverbank? Was there evidence of an accident, thin ice, or other circumstances?
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location
Lead #2What specific conditions existed at Snag Point on February 17, 1995? Ice thickness, weather, visibility?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Fred's activities that day or anyone who saw him near the river?
Fred Philip Akelkok, a 41-year-old Alaska Native male, disappeared on February 17, 1995, after his snow machine was discovered abandoned on the bank of the Nushagak River near Snag Point in Dillingham, Alaska. Despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of Fred has been found in over three decades. The circumstances remain unclear—whether he fell through ice, became lost, or met with foul play—making this case a persistent mystery that warrants continued attention from anyone with information about that winter day.
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Lead #4What was Fred's intended destination and route when he left on his snow machine?
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NamUs case MP66462. Missing person: Fred Philip Akelkok.
Last known contact: 1995-02-17 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: Fred went missing after his snow machine was found on the bank of the Nushagak river near Snag Point.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 41 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Gray coat Black snowpants; Footwear: Boots.
Investigating agency: Dillingham Police Department | 950001375 | 1995-02-19.
Timeline of Events
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1995-02-17
Fred Akelkok goes missing
Last known contact on February 17, 1995 in Dillingham, Alaska
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1995-02-17
Snow machine discovered
Fred's snow machine found on the bank of the Nushagak River near Snag Point
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1995-02-19
Investigation begins
Dillingham Police Department initiates investigation; case number MP66462
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Case Information
Incident:February 17, 1995
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 17, 1995
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078425354
You can remain anonymous