Jason Scott Adkins
Missing since January 17, 1999 from Huntington, West Virginia
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: April 1, 1975
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 23 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'9"; 160-170 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; blue eyes. Dimples, could have mustache or goatee.
• Marks, Scars: Small bump at top of nose, surgical scar from appendectomy, previously broken leg (possibly right).
• Clothing: A brown leather jacket, coveralls, blue jeans and wading boots with "Nike" tennis shoes inside.
• Jewelry: Possibly wearing a silver chain with a "Cross" pendant. The "cross" possibly has "Jesus" on it.
• Nickname: Scott
• Dentals: Available.
• DNA: Available in CODIS.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Jason Adkins was fishing on the Ohio River with his brother on January 17, 1999 when the boat he was in had engine failure.
Around this same time frame, a barge passing by caused a series of large waves in the river where the men were fishing, and caused the boat to capsize. One of the brothers made it out of the boat and went to call for help.

As search and rescue crews arrived, they reported it appeared as if someone had exited the water in a certain area that was different from where the sole survivor would've left the wreckage.

Police asked the family was it a possibility that Adkins could've faked his death, because he owed back child support.
His estranged wife and family do not believe Adkins faked his death that day, because he only was $200 behind on child support.

There has never been any trace of Adkins' body if he did perish in the boating accident.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Huntington Police Department
304-695-4420

Agency Case Number: 99-0614

NCIC Number: M-184143434
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Jason Scott Adkins - Family's Page
NCMA
NamUs