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 #1What was the condition and location of the snow machine Paul was traveling on?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other travelers on the route from Barrow to Wainwright who may have seen Paul or his snow machine?
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evidence
Lead #3What search efforts were conducted along the travel route, and were any personal items or equipment ever found?
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, and despite search efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown nearly three decades later. The case remains open with the North Slope Borough Police Department, and any information about his journey or fate could help bring closure to his family.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4Were there any stops or contacts made between Barrow and Wainwright that day that could narrow the search area?
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clue
Lead #5Given the harsh Arctic conditions, could Paul have sought shelter somewhere along the route?
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Source Narrative
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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 27, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9078526111
You can remain anonymous