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Emery Omiak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nome, Alaska on Aug 27, 1998

Victim Details

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 13, 2024

Emery

Omiak

65

38

67 inches

135 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Aug 27, 1998

Nome

Alaska

Nome Census Area

No

77272

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

980058186

Alaska State Troopers

8772

Black

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026


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On August 27, 1998, a tragic boating accident led to the disappearance of 38-year-old Emery Omiak from the area of Nome, Alaska. He was traveling with four other adults and one child on a boat trip from Wales to Diomede when the incident occurred. The others who went missing with Emery Omiak have been identified as Jason Ozenna, Mevlin Kayouktuk, Gene Ozenna, Mary Milligrock, and 7-year-old Kevin Omiak. At the time of his disappearance, Emery was described as an American Indian/Alaska Native mal ...
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