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Michael Barker Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marblemount, Washington on Jul 10, 2000

Victim Details

Created

Dec 11, 2012

Case Added

May 26, 2023

Firstname

Michael

Lastname

Barker

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 10, 2000

City

Marblemount

State

Washington

County

Skagit County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

12787

Agency Name

Skagit County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Mount Vernon

Agency State

Washington

Agency County

Skagit County

Agency Zip Code

98273

Agency Contact

Kay Walker

Contact Job Title

Evidence Tech

Agency Address

600 South 3rd Street Suite 100, Washington

Agency Phone

3604161911

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Sheriff/main.htm

Agency Case #

00-07761

Agency Report Date

2000-07-10

Primary Agency

Skagit County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/16/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On a summer day, July 10, 2000, a 35-year-old man from Seattle named Michael Jeffrey Barker disappeared while kayaking in the scenic but challenging waters of the Cascade River. An experienced outdoorsman, Michael was last seen near the town of Marblemount in Skagit County, Washington, an area known for its rugged beauty and access to the wild Cascade Mountains. He had embarked on a kayaking trip, an activity he was familiar with, navigating the river's currents. However, he never returned ...

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