Robin Squartsoff Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jul 16, 2024

Robin

Squartsoff

55

21

65 inches

155 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the close-knit community of Kodiak, Alaska, the spring of 1992 was marked by the disappearance of three men, including 21-year-old Robin Lee Squartsoff. On April 19, 1992, Squartsoff, along with Philip Balluta and Emanual Charliaga, set out on a journey from Kodiak to the village of Ouzinkie in a skiff. The route, a familiar one to local mariners, can be treacherous, with the powerful currents and unpredictable weather of the North Pacific. Squartsoff, an American Indian/Alaska Native male with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a black coat, a hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. The three men never arrived at their destination, and no trace of them or their skiff was ever found. The vast and unforgiving waters surrounding Kodiak Island are believed to have claimed the vessel and its occupants. The disappearance of Robin Squartsoff, Philip Balluta, and Emanual Charliaga prompted an extensive search, but the efforts yielded no clues as to what befell the three men. The lack of wreckage or any personal effects has led authorities to presume they drowned. The Alaska State Troopers opened a case, and the men were officially listed as missing. For the families and the community, the absence of answers has been a long and painful ordeal. The memory of the three men is preserved in official records and in the hearts of those who knew them. Their story is a somber reminder of the inherent dangers of life by the sea in Alaska, where the beauty of the landscape is matched by its unforgiving nature. The case of Robin Squartsoff and his companions is one of many unresolved missing persons cases in Alaska, a state with a disproportionately high number of such incidents, particularly among the Alaska Native population. The vast wilderness and the challenging maritime environment contribute to the difficulties in locating those who go missing. Over the years, the hope of finding Squartsoff, Balluta, and Charliaga has faded, replaced by a quiet acceptance of their presumed fate. Their disappearance remains an open wound for their loved ones and a testament to the unpredictable power of the Alaskan waters. The official investigation remains open, a silent acknowledgment that until there is concrete evidence, a small glimmer of the unknown persists.

Apr 19, 1992

Kodiak

Alaska

Kodiak Island Borough

No

77411

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

920020152

Alaska State Troopers

8898

Black

Brown

Brown

07/12/2026