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Florence Okpealuk, 33, Nome, AK. August 30.

11/11/2020
Florence Okpealuk went missing from Nome over two months ago. But the Nome Police Department isn’t ready to let the case go cold yet.

Scott Weaver is an investigator newly hired by NPD. He said they continue to receive analyzed cellphone data provided by the FBI field office in Anchorage. As that continues to come in, Weaver hopes the Nome police can better direct their investigation.

“So, we’re still actively investigating some evidence that hasn’t even come in yet, which will help us hopefully, with some directionals and understanding where people were and who was where that could stir up a new lead for us,” Weaver said.

A spokesperson from the FBI did confirm that the Anchorage office continues to aid the Nome Police with technical assistance in this missing person’s case.

The 33-year-old, Alaska Native mother was last seen leaving a tent on Aug. 30 about a mile outside of Nome on West Beach. Okpealuk’s shoes and jacket were left behind.

Numerous search and rescue efforts, including large community searches and trained cadaver dogs, have yielded no major breakthroughs thus far. Community-organized search efforts have brought volunteers and funding from across the state, including from regional communities like Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales and Savoonga. That’s been the most impressive and most helpful aspect of the whole search for Weaver, who is used to working with large police departments in Florida.

“Look at our department, we have like six or seven people that are officers,” Weaver said. “And maybe one or two that could help on the case at that time, because we’re still handling all these calls for service. So without the help of search and rescue efforts, and all the volunteers in town and the family members, we would have been at a loss, you know, it was a big help.”

Since early September, the department has faced some criticism for what some community members perceive as a delayed search effort on NPD’s part. But the Nome police continually reaffirm they started their missing persons’ response and protocol as soon as Okpealuk was reported missing.

Kawerak Inc. President Melanie Bahnke said in September that she offered to put Nome in touch with FBI resources when she realized that Okpealuk was missing.

“Thankfully they were already in touch with the FBI themselves, so I was really pleased when I found out about that,” Bahnke said.

As November presses on and police continue their investigation into Okpealuk’s disappearance, Weaver is hoping that some technical analysis will reveal a lead sooner rather than later. But Weaver also realizes that winter is no longer on their side.

“I know it’s becoming more difficult with the snow hitting the ground now,” he said. “So search and rescue efforts are going to become more strained with the weather.”

It’s a challenge but her family maintains hope.

“We will not give up,” said Florence’s older sister Blair Okpealuk. “We want answers and closure.”

She continues to organize search efforts and stresses her gratitude for the outpouring of searchers and support for her sister. Some of that has included donations of $1,000 each from Kawerak Inc. and Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Florence Okpealuk can call the Nome police at 907-443-5262. Callers can remain anonymous.

Police continue search for missing Nome woman last seen in August - Alaska Public Media Florence Okpealuk went missing from Nome over two months ago. But the Nome Police Department isn’t ready to let the case go cold yet.

Person / NamUs
William Francis Peacock, 73, Male, White / Caucasian
September 27, 2020. Fairbanks, Alaska

William's air boat was found down river from his cabin on the Chatanika River caught in a sweeper. He was supposed to meet his son at the landing at Chatanika River and Old Murphy Dome Road but never arrived. Several searches of the area were met with negative results.

S*x
Male
Height
5' 8" (68 Inches)
Weight
180 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Date of Last Contact
September 27, 2020

NamUs Case Created
October 21, 2020

Missing From Tribal Land
No
Primary Residence on Tribal Land
No

Hair Color
Brown

Left Eye Color
Blue
Right Eye Color
Blue

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case #/74867?nav

Person / NamUs
William Spencer Arnold, 74, Male, White / Caucasian
October 10, 2020. North Pole, Alaska

William is missing from a boating accident on the Tanana River. Searches of the river and area were met with negative results.

S*x
Male
Height
5' 11" (71 Inches)
Weight
230 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Date of Last Contact
October 10, 2020

NamUs Case Created
October 20, 2020

Missing From Tribal Land
No
Primary Residence on Tribal Land
No

Hair Color
Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color
Blue
Right Eye Color
Blue

Clothing and Accessories
Accessories
Hat
Clothing
Camo jacket
Clothing
Blue jeans
Footwear
Camo hunting boots

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case #/74838?nav

Person / NamUs
Alexei Alexeivich Klutchnikov, 52, Male, White / Caucasian
October 15, 2020. Nome, Alaska

Alexei was aboard a boat that capsized off the coast approximately 17 miles east of Nome. Search efforts were unsuccessful in locating him.

S*x
Male

Height
5' 10" (70 Inches)

Weight
215 lbs

Race / Ethnicity
White / Caucasian

Date of Last Contact
October 15, 2020

NamUs Case Created
October 26, 2020

Missing From Tribal Land
No

Primary Residence on Tribal Land
No

Hair Color
Brown

Left Eye Color
Brown
Right Eye Color
Brown

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case #/75004?nav

Person / NamUs
January 5, 2020. Juneau, Alaska

A human foot inside a shoe was located near the Seawalk area of downtown Juneau behind the Department of Labor building.

Demographics
S*x
Unsure

Race / Ethnicity
Uncertain

Estimated Age Group
Cannot Determine

Height
Cannot Estimate

Weight
Cannot Estimate

Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found
January 5, 2020

Found On Tribal Land
No

Inventory of Remains
Head not recovered
Torso not recovered
One or more limbs not recovered
One or both hands not recovered

Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
ME/C Case Number
2020-00034

NamUs Case Created
January 19, 2020

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case #/64456?nav

Unidentified Person / NamUs

Human skeletal remains found April 12, 2020. Shoals Point on Kruzof Island near Sitka, Alaska.

Circumstances of Recovery
AST received a call from a bystander stating they located human remains while exploring Kruzof Island. The remains were located near Shoals Point on what used to be a road/path that has now become overgrown. No known grave sites are located nearby but the area is known for being a WWII site

Demographics
S*x
Unsure

Race / Ethnicity
Uncert

Estimated Age Range
17-30 Years

Found On Tribal Land
Unknown

Condition of Remains
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only

Hair Color
Unknown

Eye Color
Unknown

NamUs Case Created
April 27, 2020

ME/C Case Number
2020-00580

https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case #/68549?nav