Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of Joe Riley Martin from Council, Alaska

Introduction to a Small Town Mystery

In the remote, windswept reaches of central Alaska lies the abandoned native village of Council—a place frozen in time. It was here, on September 29, 1992, that 19‑year‑old Joe Riley Martin seemingly disappeared into thin air. Despite a handful of small clues, Joe has never been found, and his case remains a haunting cold case nearly three and a half decades later.

The Young Man Who Vanished

At the time of his disappearance, Joe was described as a Native American male standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. He had a slender build, black hair, and brown eyes. On that late September day, he was wearing a black waist‑length coat, a gray shirt with black stripes, white bib overalls, brown ankle boots, and a black leather baseball cap. This is the last confirmed description of his appearance....Read More

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