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 only one set of snow machine tracks visible leading into the water? Could this indicate the machine went through ice or was placed there deliberately?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed on the Kobuk River on November 22, 2007? Was the ice stable, and would a snow machine operator typically travel in that area?
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clue
Lead #3Despite extensive underwater searches with cameras, Stanley's body was never located—where could he have gone if not in the immediate river area?
Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr., a 31-year-old Alaska Native man, went missing on November 22, 2007, in Kotzebue, Alaska, when his snow machine was found submerged in the Kobuk River approximately 1.63 miles west of Kobuk village. Only one set of snow machine tracks led into the open water, and despite extensive searches including underwater camera operations, Stanley's body was never recovered. The circumstances remain unclear—whether this was an accident, foul play, or another cause—and the case remains unsolved.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to Stanley's departure or activities on November 22, 2007? Did anyone see him or his snow machine that day?
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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
Last Known Contact
Stanley Aaron Custer, Jr. last known contact in Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, AK
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2007-11-23
Snow Machine Found
Stanley's snow machine was discovered submerged in the Kobuk River approximately 1.63 miles west of Kobuk with only one set of tracks leading into open water
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2007-11-23
Investigation Initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation (Case #070098686); area was dragged and searched using underwater camera
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 2007
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 2007
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous