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Leonard Ray Nowpakahok
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Leonard Ray Nowpakahok
Justice for Leonard Ray Nowpakahok — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What search and recovery efforts were conducted in the Bering Sea following the capsizing?
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Lead #2Were there other occupants on the boat who survived and can provide details about the incident?
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Lead #3What were the exact circumstances that led to the boat capsizing during whale hunting operations?
Leonard Ray Nowpakahok, an 11-year-old boy, went missing on April 27, 2005, when the whale hunting boat he was aboard capsized in the Bering Sea approximately 5-7 miles offshore west of Gambell, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned in the incident. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the circumstances or recovery efforts is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP66509. Missing person: Leonard Ray Nowpakahok.
Last known contact: 2005-04-27 in Nome, Nome, AK. Circumstances: Leonard went missing while whale hunting after the boat he was on capsized in the Bering Sea 5-7 miles offshore west of Gambell.
He is presumed to have drowned. Demographics: 11 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 110 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 050031105 | 2005-04-27.
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2005-04-27
Boat Capsized
Leonard Ray Nowpakahok went missing when the whale hunting boat he was on capsized in the Bering Sea 5-7 miles offshore west of Gambell, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned.
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Case Information
Incident:April 27, 2005
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 27, 2005
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous