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UPDATE 2/25: On February 24, 2026, a Bethel grand jury indicted 35-year-old Nikolai resident Robert Alexia on charges of Murder in the First Degree, Murder in the Second Degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Troopers determined that Robert murdered 81-year-old Nikolai resident Nick Alexia. Robert was initially arrested by Troopers on February 19, 2026, for violating probation conditions and has been in custody at Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center.
ORIGINAL: On Feb. 18, 2026, Alaska State Troopers received a request for a welfare check on an adult male in Nikolai around 4:15 p.m. As troopers were investigating, they were informed around 8:30 p.m. that the adult male had been located deceased off a trail outside the village.
ABI responded to Nikolai and conducted an investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated and everyone believed to be involved has been contacted. There is no public safety risk. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 2/20/2026 10:12:55 AM by DPS\tewilliams
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