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Jonathan Henry Corey
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Jonathan Henry Corey
Justice for Jonathan Henry Corey — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the canoe found a mile away from where he was last seen, and what does this suggest about the circumstances?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed at Eld Inlet on January 30, 2002 that may have contributed to the incident?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Jonathan's departure or activity near Eld Inlet that morning?
Jonathan Henry Corey, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on January 30, 2002, while preparing to canoe across Eld Inlet near Olympia, Washington at approximately 5 AM. His canoe was recovered on shore near Gravelly Beach in February, along with his boots and life jacket, suggesting a possible water-related incident. Despite extensive searching, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and the case remains unsolved.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP95948. Missing person: Jonathan Henry Corey.
Last known contact: 2002-02-01 in Olympia, Thurston, WA. Circumstances: Jonathan was last seen getting ready to canoe across Eld Inlet at about 5am on January 30, 2002.
The canoe was recovered on shore in the area of Gravelly Beach in February, about a mile from where Corey was last seen. Searchers also located his boots and life jacket.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Baggy blue jeans, off-white sweater, tan windbreaker. Investigating agency: The Evergreen State College Police Services | 13-0031 | 2002-02-01.
Timeline of Events
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2002-01-30
05:00Last seen preparing to canoe
Jonathan was last seen getting ready to canoe across Eld Inlet at approximately 5 AM
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2002-02
Canoe and equipment recovered
Canoe recovered on shore near Gravelly Beach, approximately one mile from last known location; boots and life jacket also found
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2002 at 5:00 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2002 at 5:00 AM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3608676140
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