Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP135382)
In the autumn of 2024, concern grew for 45-year-old Paul Sakeagak Kignak III after his family was unable to make contact with him. Paul was last known to be in Anchorage, Alaska, with his last contact with loved ones occurring on October 26, 2024. At the time he went missing, Paul was experiencing homelessness in the city. As days turned into weeks without any word, his family officially reported him as a missing person to the Anchorage Police Department on November 19, 2024, sparking an
investigation into his whereabouts.
Paul is described as an American Indian or Alaska Native male, standing approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. He has distinct tattoos that his family hoped would aid in his identification: a sun on his arm and his last name, Kignak, tattooed on his back. Investigators noted a possible connection between Paul's case and that of another missing person, 35-year-old Mary Booth. Mary was also experiencing homelessness and was last seen at a camp in Anchorage on October 25, 2024, just one day before Paul's last known contact. The proximity in time and their shared circumstances led to the possibility that their disappearances were linked.
The news of Paul and Mary’s disappearances prompted an outpouring of community support, with family and friends organizing a fundraiser to aid in the search efforts. The funds were intended to help cover the costs of gas, food, lodging, and transportation for a ground search as the holiday season approached. Despite the efforts of his loved ones and law enforcement, Paul’s case remained unsolved for a period. Tragically, official reports later confirmed that Paul Kignak III had been located deceased. The circumstances surrounding his death and the specific date he was found have not been publicly detailed. The investigation into his disappearance was a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by those without stable housing in the Anchorage community.Last Seen: Oct 26, 2024
