For Immediate Release
Family of Peter Martin Issues Missing Person Appeal Ahead of Hunting Season
MEDIA RELEASE: October 21, 2025
Help Us Find Peter Martin: Hunters Urged to Stay Alert This Season
As hunting season returns, the family of Peter Martin, a Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal member who has been missing since March 8, 2024, is asking for the community’s continued help.
Peter was last seen in Brookston, Minnesota, in the Mahnomen neighborhood of the Fond du Lac Reservation. While his exact whereabouts remain unknown, this area and the surrounding region remain of particular interest.
All hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, who often traverse remote areas that others do not, are asked to stay alert. These places may hold clues. Peter’s family urges everyone spending time in the woods this season to remain extra observant and report anything unusual that could help bring answers to his loved ones.
If you find any clues, such as clothing, remains, or suspicious items, please follow these steps:
- Do not approach or disturb anything.
- Mark your location using GPS.
- Immediately contact law enforcement for support.
Peter’s disappearance has deeply affected his family and the Fond du Lac Band community. Any media coverage during this season could make a vital difference. Even a brief mention may reach someone who knows something. The family asks all media outlets, social media users, and community leaders to help amplify this message.
Reward Information
A reward of up to
$15,000 is being offered for credible information related to Peter Martin’s disappearance:
- $10,000 from the Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag Reward Fund (MMIR Office)
- $5,000 from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services
Reward Breakdown
- $1,000–$2,500 for tips that lead to significant progress
- $10,000 for information leading to Peter’s location or an arrest
- $15,000 for information that helps locate remains or close the case, even without a conviction
All tips will be reviewed confidentially, and anonymity will be respected.
Contact Information
- Fond du Lac Tribal Police Department: 218-878-8040
- St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office: 218-726-2340
- BIA Missing and Murdered Unit: 833-560-2065
- Text your tip: Send BIAMMU followed by your message to 847411
Please share the attached flyers and message widely. Miigwech for your continued support and care for our relatives.
MEDIA ADVISORY
For interviews, please contact:
Linda Martin-Proulx |
[email protected] | 218-241-1722
Important Note: Out of respect for the family of Peter Martin and the sensitivity of this ongoing matter, all interview questions should be submitted in advance.
Please direct all media inquiries exclusively to the contact listed above. The Fond du Lac Band is not handling press requests related to this case.
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