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Wilson Joshua Wassillie

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Wilson Joshua Wassillie

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

Missing Person: Wilson Joshua Wassillie

Justice for Wilson Joshua Wassillie — 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

What happened to the seven passengers on the boat, and were there any distress signals or communications before they went missing?

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location
Lead #2

Why was the boat near the Eek River mouth, and are there hazardous conditions in that area that could explain the disappearance?

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evidence
Lead #3

Have any wreckage, debris, or personal items from the boat been recovered despite extensive searches?

Wilson Joshua Wassillie, a 34-year-old Alaska Native male, disappeared on October 20, 2020, while traveling by boat from Quinhagak with six other passengers. The group's boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River in southwestern Alaska, and extensive search efforts have failed to locate any of the passengers. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unknown, and anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.

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

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Did anyone in Quinhagak or nearby communities observe the boat's departure or see anything unusual on October 20, 2020?

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Official wording

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 Wassillie and six other passengers departed Quinhagak by boat. The boat was last seen near the mouth of the Eek River.

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2020-10-21

Investigation initiated

Alaska State Troopers opened case AK20078884 following the disappearance.

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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