The person at the center of this case
Joe Riley Martin
Missing Person · Open
34 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: Joe Riley Martin
Justice for Joe Riley Martin — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What significance does the location of the baseball cap 100 feet west of the residence hold—was Joe walking away or was he taken?
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location
Lead #2Why was Joe on the steps of his residence at the time of disappearance, and what was his intended destination?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Joe's disappearance or anyone who saw him in the hours after he was last seen?
Joe Riley Martin, a 19-year-old Alaska Native male, disappeared on September 29, 1992, from the steps of his residence in Council, Alaska—his black leather baseball cap was found 100 feet west of his home, suggesting he may have wandered or been taken from the area. Despite initial investigation by Alaska State Troopers, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and no trace of him has been located in over three decades. His case remains open, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him that day.
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clue
Lead #4Has a search of the surrounding area in Council and Nome ever been conducted, and what terrain challenges exist for locating missing persons in this region?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP61328. Missing person: Joe Riley Martin.
Last known contact: 1992-09-29 in Council, Nome, AK. Circumstances: Joe was last seen on the steps in front of residence in Council, AK on 9/29/1992.
His hat was found 100 feet west of his residence. Demographics: 19 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Black leather baseball cap (located); Clothing: White wash bib overalls Gray long sleeve shirt with black stripes Black waist length coat; Footwear: Brown ankle high boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 920067679 | 1992-10-01.
Timeline of Events
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1992-09-29
Last Sighting
Joe Riley Martin was last seen on the steps in front of his residence in Council, AK
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1992-09-29
Hat Found
Black leather baseball cap located 100 feet west of his residence
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1992-10-01
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation of the missing person case
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Case Information
Incident:September 29, 1992
Last Updated:November 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 29, 1992
Last Updated:November 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous