On a fall day in 1995, 37-year-old Gerald 'Moose' Jackson, Jr., a resident of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in Alaska, embarked on a hunting trip on Prince of Wales Island. He was last seen on October 15th of that year. When he did not come back as expected, concerns grew for his safety in the vast and unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as an American Indian/Alaska Native male, standing 5'10' tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes, with distinctive scars on both of his hands. The last time anyone saw him, he was reportedly wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, a brown hunting vest, and Xtra Tuff rubber boots, along with a blue ball cap.
The days following his failure to return home were filled with uncertainty and worry for his loved ones. The Alaska State Troopers were notified and initiated an investigation into his disappearance under case number 950069664. Despite any search efforts that may have been conducted in the rugged terrain of Prince of Wales Island, there have been no signs of Gerald or his belongings. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain limited to the fact that he went hunting and never came back. The official narrative from law enforcement suggests a belief that he is deceased, a presumption often made in cases where individuals are lost to the elements in such a remote and challenging environment.
Over the years, Gerald's case has remained open, a quiet but persistent mystery in the annals of Alaska's missing persons. With the passage of time, he would now be in his late 60s. His case is a somber reminder of the inherent dangers of the Alaskan wilderness and the profound and lasting impact on families when a loved one vanishes without a trace. The overview of the case is one of a man who went into the wild and did not return, leaving behind unanswered questions and a family left to grapple with an immeasurable loss. Despite the official presumption, the lack of concrete evidence means the full story of what happened to Gerald Jackson, Jr. on that October day remains unknown.
Last Seen: Oct 15, 1995
