Samson “Sammy” Raphael has been missing since May 29, 2026, after disappearing from Peshawbestown, Michigan. Sammy is a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. He is autistic and may be without medication, making this an especially urgent missing person case. Authorities, tribal police, family members, and volunteers continue searching for answers.
In this video, we examine the known timeline of Samson’s disappearance, review the ongoing search efforts, and share the details investigators hope the public will recognize. Every missing person deserves attention, and every share helps keep Samson’s name and face in front of the public.
Case Details
• Missing Since: May 29, 2026
• Last Known Location: Peshawbestown, Michigan
• Age: 30
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 230 lbs
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Last Seen Wearing: White shirt, khaki pants or dark orange pajama pants, and black shoes after leaving a Mobil gas station on foot.
If you have any information about Samson Raphael’s whereabouts, please contact the Grand Traverse Bay Tribal Police Tip Line: (231) 534-7158 or the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit: (833) 560-2065 immediately. Even the smallest tip could help bring him home.
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Map of Grand Traverse Area – GOOGLE Images
PICTURES:
Samson “Sammy” Raphael (1) – U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Samson “Sammy” Raphael (2) – Facebook (Leelanau Enterprises)
Samson “Sammy” Raphael (3) – Facebook (Monni Raphael “Overheard in Traverse City”)
Missing Poster – Facebook (Bill Bee)
Dark Forest – GOOGLE Images Public Domain
Foggy Forest – wallpaperaccess.com
VIDEOS:
Search Through Forest – Ron Lach
Candlelight Vigil – Miguel A. Padrinan
Description of Samson and his clothing – Leelanau News
Timeline Created by B.A. Daley on Microsoft Word
Theme Music: “Vanished” created by B.A. Daley via Musely
Script written by B.A. Daley using research aided by ChatGPT
Stickers, Text, and Other Images courtesy of CapCut
Thumbnail created for full-length video by B.A. Daley on Adobe Express
LOGO for Voices Left Behind created by B.A. Daley on Adobe Express
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