Theodore Bavilla Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Nov 03, 2023

Theodore

Bavilla

47

16

65 inches

104 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of Alaska, a young life went missing, leaving a void that has yet to be filled. On July 6, 1995, a 16-year-old male named Theodore Kenneth Bavilla was last seen in Dillingham, Alaska. A member of the American Indian / Alaska Native community, Theodore was at an age where the future holds limitless possibilities. That day, he embarked on a journey in a 19-foot open skiff, setting out from Kulukak Bay with the destination of Togiak in his sights. The waters of Alaska can be treacherous and unpredictable, a reality that would soon cast a long shadow over the young man's journey and the lives of those who awaited his arrival. The hope of a safe passage turned to concern when Theodore did not reach his destination. The day after his departure, on July 7, 1995, his skiff was discovered overturned on a beach at a location known as Rocky Point. This finding triggered immediate search efforts, as authorities and loved ones scoured the area in a desperate attempt to find any sign of the missing teenager. Despite the extensive searches that were conducted in the wake of this discovery, Theodore was never located. The vastness of the Alaskan wilderness and the cold waters of the bay held their secrets close, offering no clues as to what became of the young man after his boat capsized. At the time of his disappearance, Theodore Bavilla was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 104 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Decades have passed since he was last seen, and his case remains an open investigation with the Alaska State Troopers. The circumstances of his disappearance point to a tragic accident at sea, yet without any definitive answers, his fate remains unknown. The discovery of his overturned skiff is the last known trace of his journey, leaving a painful and unresolved mystery for his family and community. The case of Theodore Bavilla is a somber reminder of the perils of the Alaskan waters and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to a loved one who vanishes without a trace.

Jul 06, 1995

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77188

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

950042846

1995-07-06

Alaska State Troopers

8842

Black

Brown

Brown

No

07/22/2026