Ricky Nebert Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jan 12, 2024

Ricky

Nebert

62

42

71 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving waters of Alaska, the story of Ricky Nebert, a 42-year-old man, unfolds with a somber tone. On March 10, 2006, he and a young man, Matthew Young, set out from Juneau, Alaska, aboard a 32-foot fishing vessel named the Slayer. The untamed beauty of the Alaskan wilderness served as the backdrop for what was likely intended to be a routine fishing trip. Little did they know that this voyage would be their last, leaving behind a wake of unanswered questions and enduring grief for their families and community. The exact details of their final hours remain shrouded in the mystery of the sea, a common yet always tragic narrative in the maritime history of the region. The alarm was raised when the Slayer failed to return as expected. The vessel and its two crew members were reported missing near Point Gardner, a remote and rugged area known for its treacherous waters. This prompted an immediate and extensive search effort, as authorities and loved ones held onto hope for their safe return. The vastness of the search area and the challenging Alaskan weather conditions would have presented significant obstacles to the search and rescue teams. Despite their tireless efforts, the searches of the area were ultimately unsuccessful in locating either Ricky Nebert, Matthew Young, or any definitive wreckage of the Slayer. The absence of any findings only deepened the sorrow and uncertainty for those anxiously awaiting news. In the years that have passed since their disappearance, Ricky Nebert and Matthew Young are presumed to be deceased, their lives claimed by the formidable power of the Alaskan seas. The case remains a poignant reminder of the inherent risks faced by those who make their living from the ocean. While the official search has long since concluded, the memory of the two men endures within their community and in the official records of Alaska's missing persons. The disappearance of the Slayer and its crew is a story of lives cut short, of a day that began with the promise of a catch and ended in a profound and lasting loss, leaving a void that can never be truly filled.

Mar 10, 2006

Juneau

Alaska

Juneau Borough

No

77953

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

060020051

2006-03-10

Alaska State Troopers

8553

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/13/2026