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 water? Did Stanley fall off before entering, or was he on the machine when it went in?
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location
Lead #2What conditions existed at the Kobuk River on November 22, 2007? Was the ice stable, or was open water present in that area at that time of year?
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clue
Lead #3Extensive underwater searches with cameras found no body—could Stanley have survived and exited the water, or did currents carry him downstream?
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 approximately 1.63 miles west of Kobuk with only one set of tracks leading into open water. Despite extensive searches including underwater camera operations and dragging of the area, Stanley's body was never recovered. The circumstances remain unclear—whether this was an accident, and if so, what happened to Stanley after the machine entered the water.
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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 snow machine tracks leading into open water
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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
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