The person at the center of this case
Samantha Jane Ham
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: Samantha Jane Ham
Justice for Samantha Jane Ham — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1Why were two skiffs stolen and what was the intended destination or purpose of the joy ride?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the condition of the recovered skiff and jacket, and could they indicate the circumstances of the incident?
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witness
Lead #3Who at the party heard them mention rock climbing, and what other details did they provide about the group's plans?
Samantha Jane Ham, 23, disappeared on January 21, 1994, after leaving a party in Bellingham, Washington with three others who mentioned going rock climbing. The group apparently stole two skiffs from Chuckanut Bay for a joy ride; one skiff washed ashore five days later along with a jacket believed to belong to one of the women. The circumstances and final location of all four individuals remain unknown, though evidence suggests a maritime incident.
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timeline
Lead #4What happened between January 21 and January 26 when the skiff washed ashore, and where did the other skiff end up?
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person
Lead #5Were the four missing individuals together when they entered the water, or did they separate?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP80430. Missing person: Samantha Jane Ham.
Last known contact: 1994-01-21 in Bellingham, Whatcom, WA. Circumstances: Roommates Samantha Ham and Korina Rodriguez (NamUs #MP80428), along with brothers Timothy Braddy (NamUs #MP80432) and Frankie Braddy (NamUs #MP80431), were last seen at a party in Bellingham, Washington on Friday, January 21, 1994.
They apparently told someone they were going to go rock climbing. It’s believed they stole two 12-foot skiffs on Chuckanut Bay and went out on a joy ride.
A car that had been loaned to the Braddys by their sister was found on Chuckanut Shore Road, near the residence where the skiffs had been reported stolen. One of the stolen skiffs washed up in Teddy Bear Cove at the north end of Chuckanut Bay on January 26th.
A jacket believed to belong to one of the two women in the group was found submerged nearby. Demographics: 23 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 125 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Bellingham Police Department | 94B02816.
Timeline of Events
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1994-01-21
Last seen at party
Samantha Ham and three others (Korina Rodriguez, Timothy Braddy, Frankie Braddy) last seen at a party in Bellingham; mentioned going rock climbing
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1994-01-21
Skiffs stolen
Two 12-foot skiffs stolen from Chuckanut Bay; group went on joy ride
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1994-01-21
Vehicle abandoned
Car loaned to the Braddys found on Chuckanut Shore Road near residence where skiffs were stolen
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1994-01-26
Skiff and jacket recovered
One stolen skiff washed up in Teddy Bear Cove; jacket believed to belong to one of the two women found submerged nearby
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Case Information
Incident:January 21, 1994
Last Updated:September 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 21, 1994
Last Updated:September 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3607788800
You can remain anonymous