Missing Since: 1995-04-09 Location: Neah Bay, Washington
Bryce was hiking with his family on Shi Shi Beach Trail at the Makah Indian Reservation on April 9, 1995. The reservation is located near Neah Bay on Washington’s Olympic Coast. Bryce was last seen when his family began walking up a trail to exit the beach. He was unable to follow them up the slope, so they agreed to meet him at the beach. He never showed up and has never been seen again. Bryce’s grandfather was chief of police in the area at the time he disappeared. An extensive search by the Coast Guard, divers, and tracker dogs failed to locate Bryce. Some footprints were found, but they seemed to go on for awhile, then stop, then start again. No further evidence was ever located. There are several trails to the beach besides the Shi Shi Trail. One, the Ozette Trail, leads to a homeless community. Bryce’s parents believe he was abducted, but police think he may have been swept out to sea and drowned. There is no evidence to support these or any other theories. Bryce remains missing and his case is unsolved. Investigating Agency Neah Bay Police Department (also referred to as the Makah Indian Reservation Police Department) 360-645-2701 Clallum County Sheriff’s Department 360-374-5324 Source Information The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children NamUs Operation Lookout Chat Area The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Washington State Patrol NamUs Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated May 4, 2025; age-progression updated.