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James Thomas Young
Missing Person · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: James Thomas Young
Justice for James Thomas Young — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of Young's disappearance from the skiff? Was he working alone or with others?
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witness
Lead #2Who else was aboard the fishing vessel Tiffy on August 5, 1991, and what do they recall about the last hours Young was seen?
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Lead #3Were there any search efforts conducted in Bristol Bay following his disappearance, and what was found or not found?
James Thomas Young, a 19-year-old fisherman, disappeared on August 5, 1991, while working aboard the fishing vessel Tiffy in King Salmon, Alaska. He was last seen in a skiff near Bristol Bay and has never been found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about what happened during that fishing operation.
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Lead #4Why has no trace of James Young been discovered in over 30 years despite the remote location being well-known to local fishermen?
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NamUs case MP67211. Missing person: James Thomas Young.
Last known contact: 1991-08-05 in King Salmon, Bristol Bay, AK. Circumstances: James was last seen on 08/05/1991 in a skiff of the fishing vessel, Tiffy.
Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Yellow rain jacket Blue pants. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 910043207 | 1991-08-05.
Timeline of Events
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1991-08-05
James Young last seen
19-year-old James Thomas Young was last seen on August 5, 1991, in a skiff of the fishing vessel Tiffy near King Salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska. He was wearing a yellow rain jacket and blue pants.
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Incident:August 5, 1991
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 1991
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous