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Wilson Joshua Wassillie

The person at the center of this case

Wilson Joshua Wassillie

Case
#1588
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Missing Person ยท Open
5 years waiting ยท since 2020

Missing Person: Wilson Joshua Wassillie

Justice for Wilson Joshua Wassillie โ€” the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why were seven people traveling together by boat in late October, and what was their intended destination?

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location
Lead #2

What specific conditions existed at the Eek River mouth on October 20, 2020 that may have affected the boat?

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evidence
Lead #3

Has the boat ever been located, or any debris recovered from the area?

Wilson Joshua Wassillie, a 34-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other people; their vessel was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River. Despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of Wilson or the other passengers has been found, and the circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unknown. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the boat or the missing individuals is urged to come forward.

Case
#1588
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above โ€” each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Were there any other boats or people in the area who may have witnessed the departure or seen the vessel?

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clue
Lead #5

What communication, if any, occurred after the boat left Quinhagak?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP75691. Missing person: Wilson Joshua Wassillie.

Last known contact: 2020-10-20 in Quinhagak, Bethel, AK. Circumstances: Wilson, Chad Chadwick, Neal Gutleben, Alexie Nose, Michael Sharp, Bernice Waska and Elizabeth Wassillie were traveling by boat from Quinhagak.

Their boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek river on 10/20/2020. Numerous searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating them.

Demographics: 34 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20078884 | 2020-10-21.

Timeline of Events

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2020-10-20

Boat departure and last sighting

Wilson Joshua Wassillie and six others departed Quinhagak by boat; vessel was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River

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2020-10-21

Investigation initiated

Alaska State Troopers opened case MP75691 and began search operations

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Case Information

Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 22, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 20, 2020
Last Updated:May 22, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous