The person at the center of this case
James Thomas Young
Missing Person · Open
34 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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witness
Lead #1Were there other crew members aboard the Tiffy who witnessed James's disappearance or the circumstances leading up to it?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was the skiff in when discovered, and were there any signs of struggle or foul play?
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location
Lead #3Has the Bristol Bay area been thoroughly searched, and are there underwater search efforts that could be conducted?
James Thomas Young, a 19-year-old fisherman, disappeared on August 5, 1991, while working aboard the fishing vessel Tiffy in King Salmon, Bristol Bay, Alaska. He was last seen in a skiff associated with the vessel and has not been located in over three decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened to him that day.
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clue
Lead #4Why did James disappear from the vessel—was it an accident, intentional departure, or something more sinister?
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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
James Thomas Young, age 19, was last seen on August 5, 1991, in a skiff of the fishing vessel Tiffy in King Salmon, 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
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