The person at the center of this case
Timothy Ray Stauffer
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1986
Missing Person: Timothy Ray Stauffer
Justice for Timothy Ray Stauffer — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What were the details of the boating accident? Was a vessel recovered or identified?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to the boating accident who could provide details about what happened?
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person
Lead #3What was the relationship between Timothy Stauffer and Stephen Swartout, and were they experienced boaters?
Timothy Ray Stauffer, a 25-year-old male, went missing on December 27, 1986, during a boating accident in Sharatin Bay near Kodiak Island, Alaska. He disappeared along with Stephen Swartout, and both men are presumed deceased. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and any information about the circumstances of the boating accident or the men's fates could help bring closure to their families.
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evidence
Lead #4Has any physical evidence or remains been recovered from Sharatin Bay since 1986?
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timeline
Lead #5What were the exact circumstances that led to both men being presumed deceased?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67262. Missing person: Timothy Ray Stauffer.
Last known contact: 1986-12-27 in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK. Circumstances: Timothy was last seen on 12/27/1986 during a boating accident in Sharatin Bay near Kodiak Island.
He is missing with Stephen Swartout (MP #66708). They are both presumed to be deceased.
Demographics: 25 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light colored t-shirt Blue jeans. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 8687968.
Timeline of Events
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1986-12-27
Boating accident and disappearance
Timothy Ray Stauffer last seen during a boating accident in Sharatin Bay near Kodiak Island, Alaska. He was with Stephen Swartout (MP #66708).
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Case Information
Incident:December 27, 1986
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 27, 1986
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous