The person at the center of this case
Michael Paul Williams
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1988
Missing Person: Michael Paul Williams
Justice for Michael Paul Williams — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What circumstances led to Michael's disappearance in the remote village of Kotlik?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone in the small Kotlik community observe Michael on October 2, 1988, or have information about his whereabouts?
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clue
Lead #3Michael was wearing distinctive clothing: a maroon/red nylon windbreaker, green camo Army pants, gray hooded sweater, and white tennis shoes—has anyone spotted these items?
Michael Paul Williams, a 30-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on October 2, 1988, from the remote village of Kotlik in the Lower Yukon River region. He was last seen in this small community and has not been located despite investigation by Alaska State Troopers. Over three decades later, his fate remains unknown, and authorities continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have details about his disappearance.
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NamUs case MP24437. Missing person: Michael Paul Williams.
Last known contact: 1988-10-02 in Kotlik, Kusilvak, AK. Circumstances: Michael was last seen in the Lower Yukon River village of Kotlik on 10/02/1988.
Demographics: 30 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Glasses; Clothing: Maroon or red nylon windbreaker coat Green camo Army pants Gray hooded sweater; Footwear: White tennis shoes. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 880064471 | 1988-10-05.
Timeline of Events
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1988-10-02
Last Sighting
Michael Paul Williams was last seen in Kotlik, a Lower Yukon River village in Alaska.
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1988-10-05
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigating the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 1988
Last Updated:June 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 1988
Last Updated:June 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous