Alex Inga, Jr. Missing Person Case

Jun 11, 2015

Jul 30, 2024

Alex

Inga, Jr.

69

18

66 inches

115 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the winter of 1974, a profound and lasting mystery began to unfold in the rugged, unforgiving landscape of Kodiak, Alaska. On December 10th, 18-year-old Alex Inga, Jr., a young Alaska Native man, vanished without a trace. He was not alone; his father, 51-year-old Alex Inga, Sr., disappeared with him. The two had reportedly been out on the water, a common activity in the coastal community. At the time of his disappearance, Alex Jr. was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The day passed without their return, and concern grew into a search for the father and son. The only clue left behind in the vast wilderness was the discovery of their empty skiff, found adrift in Amee Bay. This finding confirmed the family's worst fears, suggesting that a sudden and unforeseen event had occurred. An official report was filed with the Alaska State Troopers the following day, launching an investigation into the dual disappearance. Despite search efforts, no sign of either Alex Inga, Jr. or his father was ever located. The unforgiving Alaskan environment, known for its vastness and potential dangers, offered no further answers. The waters that provided a livelihood and a way of life for so many in Kodiak became the silent witness to a tragedy that left a family grappling with uncertainty. For decades, the case of Alex Inga, Jr. and his father has remained cold, a persistent and sorrowful question mark in the records of Alaska's missing persons. The Alaska State Troopers continue to list them as missing, their case files a testament to a family's unending loss. The disappearance is a stark reminder of the perils that exist in the state, which has the highest rate of missing persons in the country. With no witnesses and no recovery of the two men, investigators could only surmise that they were victims of an accident or exposure to the harsh elements. The case serves as an overview of an all-too-common Alaskan story: a routine excursion into nature ends in a disappearance, leaving behind only an empty vessel and a family forever waiting for answers that may never come.

Dec 10, 1974

Kodiak

Alaska

Kodiak Island Borough

No

31588

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

E74002659

1974-12-11

Alaska State Troopers

Black

Brown

Brown

No

07/10/2026