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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person
Lead #1Six other people were aboard the boat with Michael Sharp—Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Bernice Waska, Elizabeth Wassillie, and Wilson Wassillie. What was their relationship to Michael and what was the purpose of their boat trip?
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vehicle
Lead #2What happened to the boat? No wreckage or debris has been reported despite extensive searches of the area.
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location
Lead #3Why have numerous searches of the Eek River mouth and surrounding waters been unsuccessful? What specific areas have been searched?
Michael J. Sharp, a 33-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak near the mouth of the Eek River in southwestern Alaska. Seven people were aboard the vessel when it was last seen, and extensive search efforts have been unsuccessful in locating any of them. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to the group and their boat.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any distress calls, communications, or signs of trouble reported before the boat disappeared?
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witness
Lead #5Were there any other boats or people in the area on October 20, 2020, who may have witnessed the departure or seen the vessel?
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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 last sighting
Michael J. Sharp and six others departed Quinhagak by boat. The vessel was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River.
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2020-10-21
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 following the disappearance of the seven people and their boat.
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous