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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Lead #1Stephen Swartout was missing with Timothy Ray Stauffer in the same boating accident—what were the circumstances that led to both men disappearing?
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Lead #2Both men are presumed deceased, but no remains have been recovered—what evidence exists about the boating accident?
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location
Lead #3Sharatin Bay is a remote area—were there any witnesses to the accident or search efforts conducted at the time?
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 alongside Stephen Swartout, and both men are presumed deceased. Despite decades passing, the circumstances surrounding the accident and the exact location of their remains remain unknown, keeping this case open for potential new information.
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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 in Sharatin Bay
Timothy Ray Stauffer went missing during a boating accident in Sharatin Bay near Kodiak Island, Alaska, along with Stephen Swartout.
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Case Information
Incident:December 27, 1986
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 27, 1986
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous