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Sonja Grace Ozenna
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Sonja Grace Ozenna
Justice for Sonja Grace Ozenna — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why were only the boots recovered and not the body despite extensive searches in the immediate area?
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witness
Lead #2What did the three other children who were playing with Sonja observe about the incident and the ice conditions?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any currents or underwater conditions in that area that could have carried the body away from the search zone?
On May 21, 2005, six-year-old Sonja Grace Ozenna broke through ice while playing with three other children in front of Little Diomede village in Alaska and fell into the water. Her pink boots were recovered, but extensive search efforts failed to locate her body or determine her fate. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that might help resolve what happened to Sonja.
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NamUs case MP66486. Missing person: Sonja Grace Ozenna.
Last known contact: 2005-05-21 in Little Diomede, Nome, AK. Circumstances: Sonja and 3 other children were playing on the ice in front of the village of Diomede when she broke through the ice and fell into the water.
Her boots were recovered, but extensive searches failed to locate her. Demographics: 6 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 63 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Footwear: Pink boots (recovered).
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 050038812 | 2005-05-21.
Timeline of Events
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2005-05-21
Sonja breaks through ice
Six-year-old Sonja Grace Ozenna broke through ice while playing with three other children in front of Little Diomede village and fell into the water.
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2005-05-21
Pink boots recovered
Sonja's pink boots were recovered from the ice, but extensive searches failed to locate her body.
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Case Information
Incident:May 21, 2005
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 21, 2005
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous