Ronald Barr Missing Person Case

Jul 17, 2019

Sep 01, 2023

Ronald

Barr

26

19

67 inches

120 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the remote Alaskan village of Noorvik, a young man's disappearance has left his family and community searching for answers. On May 12, 2019, 19-year-old Ronald Paul Barr, a male of American Indian or Alaska Native descent, ventured out to hunt birds on his blue Polaris 340 snowmachine. He was reportedly wearing a blue jacket at the time. That was the last time anyone saw or heard from him. As the days turned into weeks, concern grew for the young man who had seemingly vanished into the vast and unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. The Alaska State Troopers were notified of his disappearance on May 16, 2019, and an official investigation was launched. The circumstances surrounding Ronald's disappearance are made even more troubling by the fact that another individual, Alfred Coffin, also went missing from the same area. The connection between the two disappearances, if any, remains unclear, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. Search efforts were initiated in the wake of Ronald's disappearance, but despite the rugged terrain and challenging conditions, no trace of him or his snowmachine was found. The lack of any concrete evidence has left investigators with few leads to follow, and the case has grown cold over time. The official report from the Alaska Department of Public Safety lists the circumstances of Ronald's disappearance as "Environment," suggesting that he may have succumbed to the harsh elements of the Alaskan wilderness. However, without any physical evidence, this remains speculative. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers that come with living in such a remote and unforgiving environment. For the family and friends of Ronald Barr, the lack of closure is a heavy burden to bear. The overview of the case is one of a young man who went out for a day of hunting and never returned, leaving behind a community to grapple with the uncertainty of his fate and the enduring pain of his absence.

May 12, 2019

Noorvik

Alaska

Northwest Arctic Borough

No

57368

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK19031904

2019-05-16

Alaska State Troopers

9158

Black

Brown

Brown

07/18/2026