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Kevin Martin Omiak
Missing Person · Open
28 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Kevin Martin Omiak
Justice for Kevin Martin Omiak — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What accounts did the five adults traveling with Kevin provide about the boat trip and the circumstances of his disappearance?
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vehicle
Lead #2What was the condition and safety equipment of the boat used for the Wales to Diomede voyage?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any search and rescue efforts conducted immediately after Kevin went missing, and what was found?
Kevin Martin Omiak, a 7-year-old Alaska Native boy, went missing on August 27, 1998, while boating from Wales to Diomede Island in Alaska with five adults. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and it is unknown whether he fell overboard, became separated from the group, or encountered another incident during the voyage. Despite the passage of time, any information about Kevin's whereabouts or what happened during that boat trip could help resolve this case.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the exact timeline of events on August 27, 1998, from departure to when Kevin was discovered missing?
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NamUs case MP66483. Missing person: Kevin Martin Omiak.
Last known contact: 1998-08-27 in Nome, Nome, AK. Circumstances: Kevin was last seen boating Wales to Diomede.
He was traveling with 5 adults. Demographics: 7 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 3 ft 8 in, 57 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red/gray/blue jacket; Footwear: Tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 980058186.
Timeline of Events
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1998-08-27
Last seen boating
Kevin was last seen on August 27, 1998, while traveling by boat from Wales to Diomede Island with five adults.
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Case Information
Incident:August 27, 1998
Last Updated:August 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 27, 1998
Last Updated:August 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous