Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

Dispatch Text:

On October 2, 2024, at 5:27 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that two adult females were located deceased at a residence in Hooper Bay. Patrol Troopers and Alaska Bureau of Investigation investigators responded to the community from Bethel by aircraft. The two females have been identified as 18-year-old Hooper Bay resident Novely Rivers and 18-year-old Hooper Bay resident Abigail Olson. Based on evidence at the scene, the deaths are being investigated as a homicide, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility. Ten Troopers from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation and Western Alaska Patrol have responded to assist with the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time, and Troopers are actively investigating tips and information as they are received. Both bodies have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy, and their next of kin have been notified.

Anyone with information that has not already spoken with the Alaska State Troopers is asked to call (907) 543-2294. If you have information but would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips using the AKTips smartphone app or online at dps.alaska.gov/tips.