The person at the center of this case
Troy Steven Smart
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Troy Steven Smart
Justice for Troy Steven Smart — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Timothy Staples (MP 67054) was also missing in connection with this incident—what was his relationship to Troy and what happened to him?
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Lead #2Why was the skiff capsized and what caused the accident? Were there signs of struggle or mechanical failure?
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location
Lead #3What conditions existed on February 12, 2017, at the time of departure? Were weather or water conditions hazardous?
Troy Steven Smart, a 45-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on February 12, 2017, after leaving Mountain Point boat launch in Ketchikan in a skiff bound for Metlakatla. His capsized and unoccupied skiff was found 100 yards north of Blank Island with debris scattered nearby, suggesting a possible boating accident. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and authorities continue seeking information about what happened to him and his traveling companion Timothy Staples.
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Lead #4What does the debris pattern near Blank Island suggest about the sequence of events?
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NamUs case MP67091. Missing person: Troy Steven Smart.
Last known contact: 2017-02-12 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, AK. Circumstances: Troy was last seen leaving Mountain Point boat launch in a skiff headed to Metlakatla.
Skiff was located capsized and unoccupied 100 yards north of Blank Island. Debris was located in the same area.
Also missing is Timothy Staples (MP 67054). Demographics: 45 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Gray sweatpants with word "Tsimshian" printed down the leg Dark brown t-shirt with "Mic Gaming" on front May have been wearing a black jacket; Footwear: Rubber boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK17010013 | 2017-02-12.
Timeline of Events
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2017-02-12
Last Seen Leaving Mountain Point
Troy Steven Smart was last seen leaving Mountain Point boat launch in a skiff headed to Metlakatla.
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2017-02-12
Skiff Found Capsized
Troy's skiff was located capsized and unoccupied approximately 100 yards north of Blank Island with debris in the area.
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Case Information
Incident:February 12, 2017
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 12, 2017
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous