The person at the center of this case
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 boating trip and the circumstances of his disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #2Were any search and rescue operations conducted, and what areas were searched between Wales and Diomede Island?
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location
Lead #3What were the weather and sea conditions on August 27, 1998, during the boating trip?
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. Despite search efforts, his fate remains unknown and the circumstances of his disappearance have never been fully resolved. The case remains open, and anyone with information about Kevin's whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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Lead #4Has any physical evidence or clothing been recovered in the waters or islands between Wales and Diomede?
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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
Kevin Martin Omiak goes missing
7-year-old Kevin was last seen boating from Wales to Diomede Island with 5 adults. He was wearing a red/gray/blue jacket and tennis shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:August 27, 1998
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 27, 1998
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous