The person at the center of this case
Michael J. Sharp
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Michael J. Sharp
Justice for Michael J. Sharp — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition and type of the boat, and did it have proper safety equipment and communication devices?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other boats or people in the area on October 20, 2020, who may have witnessed the departure or any unusual activity?
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evidence
Lead #3Why were extensive searches of the area unable to locate any wreckage, debris, or other physical evidence from the boat?
Michael J. Sharp, a 33-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other people near the mouth of the Eek River in southwestern Alaska. The boat and all seven occupants vanished without a trace, and despite extensive search efforts, no wreckage or survivors have been located. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to this group during their journey.
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clue
Lead #4What were the weather and sea conditions on October 20, 2020, in the Eek River area, and could they have contributed to the disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP75687. Missing person: Michael J.
Sharp. Last known contact: 2020-10-20 in Quinhagak, Bethel, AK.
Circumstances: Michael, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Bernice Waska, Elizabeth Wassillie and Wilson Wassillie were traveling by boat from Quinhagak. Their boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek river on 10/20/2020.
Numerous searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating them. Demographics: 33 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20078884 | 2020-10-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-20
Boat departure and disappearance
Michael J. Sharp, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Bernice Waska, Elizabeth Wassillie, and Wilson Wassillie departed Quinhagak by boat. The vessel was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River on this date.
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2020-10-21
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 and began search operations for the missing boat and seven occupants.
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous