The person at the center of this case
Paul Scott McCord
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Paul Scott McCord
Justice for Paul Scott McCord — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Snow machine condition and fuel status at time of departure—was the vehicle properly maintained for Arctic travel?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other travelers on the route between Barrow and Wainwright who may have seen Paul or his snow machine?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the expected travel time for the Barrow-to-Wainwright route, and when was he expected to arrive?
Paul Scott McCord, a 34-year-old man, disappeared on October 27, 1996, while traveling by snow machine from Barrow to Wainwright in Alaska's North Slope region. He was last known to be in contact on that date, dressed in cold-weather gear appropriate for Arctic travel. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened during his journey across the remote Alaskan landscape.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4The specific red and black Marmot parka and green RefrigiWear suit are distinctive items that could aid identification if wreckage is discovered.
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NamUs case MP67226. Missing person: Paul Scott McCord.
Last known contact: 1996-10-27 in North Slope, North Slope, AK. Circumstances: Paul was last known to be traveling to Wainwright from Barrow on a snow machine.
Demographics: 34 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Beaver mittens; Clothing: Red and black Marmot Expedition Parka Green RefrigiWear full body suit 2 pairs of Patagonia long underwear; Footwear: Black Northern Outfitter boots. Investigating agency: North Slope Borough Police Department | 96-100918.
Timeline of Events
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1996-10-27
Last known contact
Paul Scott McCord was last known to be traveling by snow machine from Barrow to Wainwright in North Slope, Alaska
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Case Information
Incident:October 27, 1996
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 27, 1996
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078526111
You can remain anonymous