On a summer day in 2019, a 36-year-old man named Demetri Alec Tcheripanoff, Jr. was seen for the last time in the remote area of Akutan, Alaska. On July 2nd, Demetri was observed walking along the beach near a local landmark known as Three Falls. Those who saw him noted that he appeared to be in a state of depression. Compounding the concern for his welfare, it was reported that he was in possession of a handgun at the time he was last seen.
He was dressed for the Alaskan environment in a black jacket, a sweatshirt, and black sweatpants, along with work boots. His disappearance from this Aleutians East Borough community prompted a missing persons investigation by the Alaska State Troopers.
Demetri is an American Indian / Alaska Native male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at five feet six inches and weighed around 140 pounds at the time he went missing. He is also a father, with tattoos commemorating his children. On his right forearm, he has a tattoo of his daughter Veronika's baby footprint with her name and birthdate. His left forearm is adorned with the baby footprints of his two sons, Brandon and William, along with their names and shared birthdate. Despite the passage of time, these identifying details remain a crucial part of the effort to locate him.
The circumstances surrounding Demetri's disappearance have left his family and community with lingering questions and deep concern. The report that he was feeling depressed and was armed at the time he vanished has led his case to be classified as endangered missing. The investigation into his whereabouts remains open, and he is included in reports of missing persons in Alaska. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who have gone missing from the vast and rugged landscapes of Alaska, leaving behind loved ones who continue to hope for answers. His family awaits any news that might bring closure and understanding to the great loss they have experienced.Last Seen: Jul 2, 2019
