The person at the center of this case
Paul Jose Rodriguez, Jr.
Missing Person · Unsolved
2 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Paul Jose Rodriguez, Jr.
Justice for Paul Jose Rodriguez, Jr. — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Go-Pro camera footage documented the kayak overturn and drowning—are there details in the video that could help locate the body or explain what led to the accident?
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location
Lead #2Why have extensive searches of Mendenhall Lake been unable to locate Paul's body despite clear evidence of drowning?
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clue
Lead #3Was Paul wearing a life jacket or other flotation device at the time of the incident?
Paul Jose Rodriguez, Jr., a 43-year-old male, went missing on July 10, 2023, after walking toward Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. His kayak was found overturned on Mendenhall Lake the following day, along with a helmet containing a Go-Pro camera whose footage confirmed he drowned on July 11, 2023. Despite extensive searches of the area, his body has not been recovered, leaving questions about recovery efforts and whether additional search operations might locate remains.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any other kayakers or witnesses present on Mendenhall Lake on July 11, 2023, who might have observed the incident?
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NamUs case MP106782. Missing person: Paul Jose Rodriguez, Jr..
Last known contact: 2023-07-10 in Juneau, Juneau, AK. Circumstances: Paul was last seen walking toward Mendenhall Glacier.
His kayak was located on 07-11-2023 on Mendenhall Lake. A helmet with a Go-Pro camera was located and confirmed to belong to Paul.
A review of the video determined that Paul drowned on 07-11-2023 after his kayak overturned. Searches of the area have been unsuccessful in locating him.
Demographics: 43 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Shorts T-shirt. Investigating agency: Juneau Police Department | 2023-07160053 | 2023-07-16.
Timeline of Events
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2023-07-10
Last seen walking toward Mendenhall Glacier
Paul Jose Rodriguez, Jr. was last seen on July 10, 2023, walking toward Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska.
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2023-07-11
Kayak and helmet discovered
Paul's kayak was located on Mendenhall Lake on July 11, 2023. A helmet with a Go-Pro camera belonging to Paul was also found.
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2023-07-11
Go-Pro footage confirms drowning
Review of the Go-Pro camera video determined that Paul drowned on July 11, 2023, after his kayak overturned in Mendenhall Lake.
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 2023
Last Updated:July 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 2023
Last Updated:July 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9075860600
You can remain anonymous