The person at the center of this case
Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr
Justice for Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr. — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was there only one set of snow machine tracks leading into the open water? Was Stanley alone or with others?
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location
Lead #2What was Stanley's destination or purpose for traveling on the Kobuk River that day?
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clue
Lead #3The snow machine was found submerged—was this an accidental breakthrough of thin ice or something else?
Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr., a 31-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on November 22, 2007, near Kotzebue, Alaska, when his snow machine was found submerged in the Kobuk River with only one set of tracks leading into open water. Despite extensive underwater searches and dragging operations in the area, Stanley was never located. The circumstances suggest a possible accident, but questions remain about what led him to venture onto the ice and whether foul play was involved.
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Lead #4Why did Stanley venture onto the river in late November when ice conditions would be uncertain?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67200. Missing person: Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr.
Last known contact: 2007-11-22 in Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, AK. Circumstances: Stanley’s snow machine was found submerged in the Kobuk River approximately 1.63 miles west of Kobuk.
There were only one set of snow machines tracks going into open water. The area was dragged and searched by an underwater camera.
Despite numerous searches, Stanley was never located. Demographics: 31 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 070098686 | 2007-11-23.
Timeline of Events
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2007-11-22
Stanley Custer, Jr. Goes Missing
Last known contact in Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, Alaska.
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2007-11-23
Snow Machine Found Submerged
Stanley's snow machine was discovered submerged in the Kobuk River approximately 1.63 miles west of Kobuk with only one set of snow machine tracks leading into open water.
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2007-11-23
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers opened case MP67200 and began search and recovery operations.
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 2007
Last Updated:July 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 2007
Last Updated:July 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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