The person at the center of this case
Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie
Justice for Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition of the snowmachine and was it recovered from the river?
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evidence
Lead #2Was the Ruger .22 rifle recovered, and could it provide clues about Peter's location?
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location
Lead #3How wide was the open hole in the ice, and were there warning signs or markers in the area?
Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie, a 25-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on January 1, 2021, when his snowmachine broke through an open hole on the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. He was carrying a Ruger .22 rifle and wearing distinctive winter clothing—black Carhartt snow pants and a green jacket. Despite search efforts by Alaska State Troopers, his fate remains unknown, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or the incident is urged to contact authorities.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the accident or anyone who saw Peter that day?
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clue
Lead #5Has the river been searched thoroughly, and what are water conditions and recovery challenges in this remote area?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP77335. Missing person: Peter Joseph F.
Sallaffie. Last known contact: 2021-01-01 in Tuluksak, Bethel, AK.
Circumstances: Peter was riding a snowmachine that went into an open hole on the Kuskokwim River down from Tuluksak. Demographics: 25 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Carrying a Ruger .22 rifle with a faded stock; Clothing: Black Carhartt snow pants Green jacket.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK21000385 | 2021-01-02.
Timeline of Events
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2021-01-01
Snowmachine accident on Kuskokwim River
Peter Joseph F. Sallaffie's snowmachine went through an open hole on the Kuskokwim River downstream from Tuluksak while he was riding it.
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2021-01-02
Alaska State Troopers investigation initiated
Case MP77335 opened by Alaska State Troopers following report of missing person.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2021
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous