Crime Solvers Central
CSC
274 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Nicholas Mayer missing person case profile photo

Nicholas Mayer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Juneau, Alaska on Nov 20, 2004

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 15, 2024

Nicholas

Mayer

52

31

67 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 20, 2004

Juneau

Alaska

Juneau Borough

No

77460

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

040090741

2004-11-21

Alaska State Troopers

8589

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/24/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the late autumn of 2004, a sense of profound loss and uncertainty befell the community of Juneau, Alaska, with the disappearance of 31-year-old Nicholas 'Nick' Arthur Mayer. On November 20th, a day that began with the promise of a hunting and crabbing expedition, Nick and his childhood best friend, James 'Jim' Metlicka, set out from Juneau in Metlicka's 26-foot cabin cruiser, the 'Julie K'. Their destination was the waters near Horse and Colt Islands, a fami ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Nicholas Mayer, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Nov 20, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Idaho couple searches for Juneau drowning victims - KTOO
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 1 additional source

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone looked into the weather conditions around the time Nicholas and James went missing near H... ...Read More
    04/29/2023
    Has anyone else looked into the weather conditions on the day Nicholas and James went missing? I've ... ...Read More
    01/28/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Nicholas Mayer

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Juneau, Alaska

    Charles Mcintyre missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    Charles Mcintyre

    Missing: Mar 25, 1984
    On March 25, 1984, 49-year-old Charles Hugh McIntyre vanished from the fishing vessel Nicolle N. At ...Read More
    Gerald Balmer missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    Gerald Balmer

    Missing: Sep 20, 2004
    On September 20, 2004, 61-year-old Gerald "Jerry" Balmer, a resident of Auburn, California, embarked ...Read More
    Gabriel Demmert missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    Gabriel Demmert

    Missing: Mar 18, 2008
    Gabriel Demmert walked away from the apartment he shared with sister in Gruening Park in the Lemon C ...Read More
    George Tonsgard missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    George Tonsgard

    Missing: Jul 15, 1956
    George Alfred Tonsgard, a 28‑year‑old White male described as approximately 5′8″ in height a ...Read More
    Junior Siufanua missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    Junior Siufanua

    Missing: Feb 09, 2026
    Authorities in Juneau, Alaska, are seeking public assistance in locating 38-year-old Junior Lama Siu ...Read More
    William Lewis missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    William Lewis

    Missing: Oct 30, 1986
    William "Scott" Lewis, 35, was last seen on October 30, 1986, during a boating accident in the Gasti ...Read More
    Martin Ebona, III missing person case in Juneau, Alaska

    Martin Ebona, III

    Missing: Jun 01, 1993
    Ebona was last seen in his hometown of Juneau, Alaska on August 4, 1993. He has never been heard fro ...Read More