The person at the center of this case
Neal Young Ho Gutleben
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Neal Young Ho Gutleben
Justice for Neal Young Ho Gutleben — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What happened to the other six passengers traveling with Neal: Chad Chadwick, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, Bernice Waska, Elizabeth Wassillie, and Wilson Wassillie?
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vehicle
Lead #2What was the condition and type of the boat, and why was it unable to reach its destination?
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clue
Lead #3Why were extensive searches of the area unsuccessful—were there adverse weather conditions or water hazards?
Neal Young Ho Gutleben, a 45-year-old male, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak, Alaska with six other people. The vessel was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River, and extensive searches of the area have been unsuccessful in locating any of the passengers. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to this group.
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Lead #4What was the intended destination and estimated arrival time for this boat trip?
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NamUs case MP75684. Missing person: Neal Young Ho Gutleben.
Last known contact: 2020-10-20 in Quinhagak, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Neal, Chad Chadwick, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, 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: 45 years, Male, Asian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20078884 | 2020-10-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-20
Boat departure from Quinhagak
Neal Young Ho Gutleben and six others departed Quinhagak by boat
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2020-10-20
Last sighting near Eek River mouth
The boat 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 and began search operations
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous