The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were the canoe, boots, and life jacket found together on shore? What does this suggest about the circumstances of his disappearance?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed at Eld Inlet on January 30, 2002? Were there weather or water hazards that morning?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Jonathan preparing his canoe or attempting to cross Eld Inlet that morning?
Jonathan Henry Corey, a 20-year-old from Olympia, Washington, disappeared on January 30, 2002, while attempting to canoe across Eld Inlet early in the morning. His canoe was recovered on shore near Gravelly Beach about a mile from his last known location, along with his boots and life jacket, suggesting a possible water-related incident. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4How far did the canoe drift before washing ashore, and what does this indicate about water currents and timing?
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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 5:00 AM
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2002-02
Canoe and personal items recovered
The canoe was recovered on shore near Gravelly Beach, approximately one mile from where Corey was last seen. His boots and life jacket were also located.
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2002 at 5:00 AM
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2002 at 5:00 AM
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3608676140
You can remain anonymous