The person at the center of this case
Michael Paul Williams
Missing Person · Open
38 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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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses present in Kotlik on October 2, 1988 who saw Michael or observed anything unusual that day?
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clue
Lead #2What were the specific circumstances of Michael's disappearance—was he planning to travel, and if so, where was he headed?
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location
Lead #3Given Kotlik's remote location on the Lower Yukon River, did Michael have access to a boat or other transportation that might explain his disappearance?
Michael Paul Williams, a 30-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared from the remote Lower Yukon River village of Kotlik on October 2, 1988. He was last seen in this small community and has not been located in over three decades. Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential witnesses who may have knowledge of what happened.
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Source Narrative
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 Seen in Kotlik
Michael Paul Williams was last seen in the Lower Yukon River village of Kotlik on October 2, 1988.
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1988-10-05
Case Reported to Alaska State Troopers
The disappearance was reported to Alaska State Troopers on October 5, 1988.
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 1988
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 1988
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