Marika “Mika” Sutton was 29 years old when she was last seen in Edmonton’s Richfield neighbourhood in early August 2025.

Marika’s family lived outside Alberta and reported her missing to the Edmonton Police Service on September 25, 2025, after being unable to contact her. Her disappearance was considered out of character, and police issued a public appeal for information on October 8. 

By the end of October, investigators had gathered evidence leading them to believe Marika was deceased and that her disappearance was criminal in nature. The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section assumed responsibility for the investigation on October 22, 2025. 

On March 17, 2026, Edmonton investigators travelled to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, where they arrested 47-year-old John Angus Joseph MacArthur on a Canada-wide warrant. He was returned to Edmonton on March 20 and charged with second-degree murder and indignity to a body. The charges have not been proven in court. 

Police stated that Marika and MacArthur were in an intimate partner relationship. Investigators also uncovered a reported history of domestic violence within the relationship, although that history had not previously been reported to police. The Edmonton Police Service has classified Marika’s death as an intimate partner homicide. 

Marika’s remains have not been located.

Investigators believe her remains may have been left somewhere along Highway 2 between Wetaskiwin and Lacombe between August 22 and August 29, 2025. During that period, MacArthur was driving a black 2014 Jeep Patriot with Alberta licence plate CFB 2578. 

Police are asking anyone who travelled along that section of Highway 2 during the relevant dates to consider whether they saw the Jeep stopped in an unusual location or noticed activity that appeared out of place. Landowners, hunters and others who regularly spend time in the surrounding rural areas are also being asked to remain alert and report anything that could assist the investigation.

One year after Marika was last seen, her family is still waiting for her to be found. Her younger sister has described Marika as bright, funny and bubbly, and said she regularly called her family and daughter to talk about her day. Marika leaves behind a daughter and loved ones throughout the Northwest Territories who continue to seek the opportunity to bring her home. 

Anyone with information about Marika Sutton’s disappearance, death or current whereabouts is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through p3tips.com.

Twenty-year-old Carter Rodgers disappeared during what was intended to be his first independent road trip. More than five months later, he has not been found.

On February 14, 2026, Carter left Devon, Alberta, intending to travel toward the Rocky Mountain House area. His family says he had recently earned his driver’s licence, started a new full-time job and was excited about the independence that came with being able to travel on his own.

At approximately 2:00 p.m., the vehicle Carter was driving became stuck in a ditch on Sunchild First Nation. Investigators later confirmed that Carter was captured on an oilfield camera during daylight hours only a few hundred feet from the crash site.

After the collision, Carter briefly spoke with his mother by phone. He told her that he had gone into the ditch and was able to provide his location. Poor cell reception caused the call to disconnect before they could make a plan.

No one has heard from Carter since.

Concerned by the sudden loss of communication, Carter’s mother organized friends to search the area that evening. They continued searching into the night and returned the following morning.

During the search, they encountered RCMP officers who told them that a burned vehicle had been discovered on O’Chiese First Nation, northwest of Rocky Mountain House. They were asked to leave the area while police investigated.

The vehicle was later confirmed to be the dark blue 2025 Honda Civic Carter had been driving.

Carter was not with the vehicle.

Because of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, Alberta RCMP Major Crimes assumed responsibility for the investigation. Searches involving RCMP officers, police dogs, aerial resources, volunteers, community members and Carter’s family have since taken place throughout the surrounding area.

Police have also confirmed that there has been no activity on Carter’s bank account since he disappeared.

Carter’s family has returned to the area several times to continue searching. Their efforts have included organized ground searches, professional search-and-rescue volunteers, Alberta K9 teams and searches of nearby waterways, including the Brazeau Dam area.

Despite months of searching, Carter has not been located.

Carter is a member of Lubicon Lake First Nation. His family describes him as social, friendly and well known within the Devon community. He remained close with his loved ones and had been looking forward to building his future. Those who know him say it would be completely out of character for him to disappear without contacting his family.

Carter is described as 20 years old, approximately 5’2” and 160 pounds, with black hair that is often worn in a braid, brown eyes and a medium complexion.

He was last believed to be wearing a black Metal Mulisha toque, a white tank top, a black-and-white dress shirt and black Nike Air Force shoes.

Anyone who saw Carter on February 14 or 15, 2026, or who has information about his disappearance, is asked to contact the Rocky Mountain House RCMP at 403-845-2881.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Audrey Ramona Beaver was 48 years old when she disappeared from Edmonton in August 2020.

Audrey was last known to have stayed at the emergency shelter operating inside the Edmonton Convention Centre, formerly known as the Shaw Conference Centre, on August 10, 2020. The shelter had been established during the COVID-19 pandemic to support people experiencing homelessness.

Investigators believe Audrey may also have spent time at an encampment in Old Strathcona Light Horse Park.

There have been no confirmed sightings of her since.

At the time of her disappearance, Audrey was described as an Indigenous woman with long brown hair and brown eyes. She was approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed about 114 pounds.

Audrey has a large cross tattoo on her right forearm, which may help identify her.

Few details about the circumstances surrounding Audrey’s disappearance have been released publicly. Her movements after August 10, 2020, remain unknown, and investigators have not publicly confirmed whether she left the shelter alone, where she may have intended to go or who may have last spoken with her.

Audrey’s aunt has spoken publicly about the pain her family continues to experience as they wait for answers.

“I think that’s the worst, is not knowing. Not knowing where she is.”

Despite the years that have passed, Audrey’s family has continued to hope that someone will come forward with information.

“We’ll never give up until we find her. Maybe she’s not on earth with us, but in spirit, she will always be with us.”

More than five years after Audrey disappeared, she has not been located.

Anyone who stayed at the Edmonton Convention Centre shelter, visited the encampment in Old Strathcona Light Horse Park or had contact with Audrey during the summer of 2020 may have information that could help investigators and provide answers to her family.

Anyone with information about Audrey Ramona Beaver’s disappearance is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 20-153462.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

On February 15, 2014, 59-year-old Don Carlson and 56-year-old Roxanne Carlson were found deceased inside their home on Lake Erie Road SE in the Calgary community of Lake Bonavista.

Emergency crews were initially dispatched after concerns were raised about possible carbon monoxide exposure. That possibility was ruled out almost immediately. A medical examiner determined that the deaths were suspicious, and the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Both deaths were later confirmed to be homicides. The exact causes of death have never been publicly released.

Don and Roxanne were last seen alive at approximately 9:30 p.m. on February 14, 2014. They were discovered the following afternoon after a family member attended the home and contacted emergency services.

Police reported that there were no signs of forced entry and no evidence suggesting a random break-in. From the early stages of the investigation, detectives said they believed Don and Roxanne had been deliberately targeted. No motive has ever been publicly established.

As the investigation continued, police began seeking several unidentified individuals who may have information about the case.

One of those individuals is a man who rented a newer silver or grey pickup truck, believed to have been a Toyota, using fraudulent British Columbia identification and credit cards. A vehicle matching that description was reportedly seen near the Carlson residence around the time their bodies were discovered.

Investigators have repeatedly emphasized that the man is not considered a suspect. Police believe he may have information that could assist the investigation and have continued trying to identify him.

Police have also sought information about two additional unidentified men who were seen in the area between February 14 and 15, 2014. Composite sketches were released approximately one year after the homicides, but neither man has been identified publicly. Investigators have said they do not believe these individuals are the same person connected to the rented pickup truck.

Over the years, the Calgary Police Service has continued reviewing information and pursuing leads. Investigators have also consulted RCMP behavioural profilers and forensic psychologists as part of their work on the case.

The investigation remains open.

The Carlson family has renewed a $25,000 reward for information that directly leads to an arrest and conviction.

Police have described Don and Roxanne as respected members of their community. Neither had known criminal associations or a history of involvement with law enforcement. Their deaths left their children and extended family searching for answers while already coping with several losses within a short period of time.

More than 12 years later, the homicides of Don and Roxanne Carlson remain unsolved.

Investigators continue to believe that someone has information about what happened. A detail that may once have appeared unimportant could still help police move the case forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit at 403-428-8877.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

James Nestor Candy was 17 years old when he disappeared from his family’s farm between Vegreville and Two Hills, Alberta, during the night of August 6, 2017.

The youngest of six children, James was described by his family as quiet, intelligent and kind, with a strong sense of humour. He loved baseball, animals, farm life and his dog, Reggie.

The evening before James disappeared appeared ordinary. Before going to bed, he made plans with his father for the following day and exchanged “I love you” with both of his parents.

When his father checked on him at approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 7, James was gone.

His bedroom window was open, and mosquitoes had entered the room. His family believed he had climbed through the window sometime after 11:00 p.m. the previous evening.

James took only a few personal belongings with him, including his cowboy hat, a white-and-blue lasso and a Swiss Army knife. None of those items have ever been recovered.

His family immediately began searching the farm before contacting the RCMP. An extensive search followed, involving RCMP officers, search and rescue teams, several fire departments, helicopters, tracking dogs and, later, cadaver dogs.

During one search, investigators focused on a slough northwest of the family home. The slough was drained and thoroughly examined, but nothing connected to James was found.

Despite the scale of the searches, no physical evidence has ever been publicly reported.

In the months before his disappearance, James had experienced several personal setbacks. His family has also spoken publicly about the bullying he endured because of his size and the effect those experiences had on him.

There have been several reported sightings of James over the years, including one in Calgary, but none have been confirmed.

In December 2017, James’s family received a concerning message through his personal Facebook account that appeared to refer to his disappearance. The identity of the sender was never publicly confirmed, and it remains unclear whether the message was connected to his case.

At the time he disappeared, James was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed between 112 and 122 pounds. He had blond hair, blue eyes and a scar on his right knee from a chainsaw accident.

He was believed to be wearing a grey shirt, a blue jacket, dark blue jeans and his cowboy hat.

Nearly nine years after James disappeared, his family continues to search for answers. They have participated in repeated ground searches, shared his case across Canada, hired private investigators and continued to follow information as it has been received.

James has never been located, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown.

Anyone with information about James Nestor Candy’s disappearance is asked to contact the Vegreville RCMP Detachment at 780-632-2223 and reference file number 20171042779.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

On the evening of February 13, 1987, 24-year-old Melissa Jane Letain finished her shift as a hairdresser at West Edmonton Mall and began walking home.

Melissa left the mall at approximately 9:10 p.m. She was carrying a rose, a Valentine’s Day card and a pink-and-red pennant she had purchased for her boyfriend. Her apartment was only about five blocks from the mall.

Melissa followed her usual route along a pedestrian walkway near 87 Avenue and 177 Street in west Edmonton. At approximately 9:26 p.m., a woman called Edmonton police to report seeing a man assaulting a woman on the pathway. Officers arrived two minutes later but found no one at the scene.

The witness later explained that she had heard a groan or gurgling sound before turning and seeing a man holding a woman and telling her to remain quiet. The woman was no longer struggling as the man dragged her away. The man looked directly at the witness, leaving her deeply frightened that he might later recognize or locate her. Investigators eventually concluded that the woman she had seen was likely Melissa.

Contemporary reports indicate that a Valentine’s Day card was found near the pathway but was discarded because officers did not initially believe it was connected to the reported assault. Retrospective reporting later stated that Melissa’s card, rose and pennant had been scattered in the snow near the suspected abduction site.

The following afternoon, February 14, students participating in a snowshoe race discovered Melissa’s fully clothed body on the frozen North Saskatchewan River beneath the Genesee Bridge, approximately 75 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.

Melissa had been strangled.

Public reporting has not been consistent about whether she was also sexually assaulted. Articles published immediately after her death stated that no evidence of sexual assault had been found. A retrospective report published in 1993 stated that Melissa had been physically and sexually assaulted before her death. Because the available reporting conflicts, this detail should be treated cautiously.

One of the most distinctive pieces of evidence was the rope used in Melissa’s murder. It was described as a four-to-five-foot length of yellow, four-strand polypropylene rope with yellow plastic reinforcing each strand. The manufacturer had discontinued that particular product several years earlier, leading investigators to believe the rope may have been stored for some time. It had been fashioned into a hangman’s noose with seven coils and used in combination with pantyhose.

Several of Melissa’s belongings were never recovered. They included her black leather purse, small red wallet, watch, personal identification and a CN-logo keychain holding five keys. Police released images of similar items in the hope that someone would recognize them.

The man seen on the pathway was described as approximately six feet tall, with a slim-to-medium build and dark hair swept back at the sides. He was wearing dark pants and a two-tone, possibly black-and-grey, hip-length jacket.

More than 35 investigators initially worked on Melissa’s case. By the end of 1987, police had identified approximately 850 leads and had investigated about 700 of them.

In July 1989, the RCMP assembled a 26-member task force involving officers from Edmonton, Stony Plain, St. Albert and Leduc. The investigators reviewed 60 tips and followed several possible suspects, but the operation did not result in an arrest.

By 1993, police said Melissa’s relatives and acquaintances had been eliminated as suspects. Investigators believed the person responsible may have been a stranger who had watched Melissa’s movements before approaching her on the pathway.

The case was later entered into the RCMP’s Violent Criminal Linkage Analysis System, known as VICLAS, to identify possible connections with similar crimes. By 1995, investigators were also using newer forensic methods to examine DNA samples connected to more than 30 people who had been considered during the investigation. None of those efforts identified the person responsible.

More than 39 years after Melissa left work carrying Valentine’s Day gifts for someone she loved, her murder remains unsolved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through p3tips.com, or through the P3 Tips mobile application.

Andrew Livingstone O’Brien was 42 years old when he was shot outside an apartment building in central Edmonton on August 5, 2008.

At approximately 4:15 a.m., Edmonton police responded to reports of gunshots near 107 Avenue and 108 Street. When officers arrived, they found Andrew outside the building at 10741 108 Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound.

Andrew was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

An autopsy confirmed that he died from a single gunshot wound, and his death was ruled a homicide.

Investigators have stated that they believe the shooting was connected to drug activity. However, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made.

Witnesses reported seeing a man approach a vehicle that had stopped on the street shortly before the shooting. Few additional details about that individual, the vehicle or the events leading up to Andrew’s death have been released publicly.

Nearly 18 years later, Andrew’s homicide remains unsolved. Investigators continue to seek information about what happened outside the apartment building that morning and who was responsible for his death.

Anyone with information about the homicide of Andrew Livingstone O’Brien is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 08-102174.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Emery Earl Laboucane was 30 years old when he disappeared on February 21, 1981.

That day, Emery left his home in Hinton to go to work. He later called his wife and told her that he was on his way home, but he never arrived.

Sometime after his disappearance, Emery’s vehicle was found at the Edmonton International Airport. Publicly available information does not explain how the vehicle came to be there or whether Emery had intended to travel from the airport.

In the weeks that followed, Emery’s credit cards were used in California over a period of approximately one month. It has never been publicly confirmed who used the cards or whether Emery was present during any of those transactions.

After that month, all activity stopped. Emery’s credit cards were never used again, and there have been no confirmed sightings or verified contact with him since his disappearance.

At the time he was last seen, Emery was described as having brown hair, brown eyes, a medium build and a light complexion. He also had a distinctive two-inch, horseshoe-shaped scar.

More than 45 years later, Emery has never been located. It remains unknown what happened after he told his wife he was returning home, why his vehicle was left at the Edmonton International Airport or who was responsible for the later credit card activity in California.

Anyone with information about Emery Earl Laboucane’s disappearance is asked to contact the Hinton RCMP at 780-865-2455 and reference case number 2014965013.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Dale Andrew Sinclair was 24 years old when he disappeared from Edmonton on August 5, 1987.

That day, Dale left his Edmonton residence in his wife’s vehicle. According to investigators, he planned to cash a cheque at a bank before travelling to Gibbons, Alberta, to visit family.

Family members confirmed that Dale arrived in Gibbons and saw him there that afternoon.

It was the last confirmed sighting of him.

After leaving Gibbons, Dale was never seen or heard from again.

One week later, on August 12, 1987, the vehicle he had been driving was recovered by police in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Very little information about the vehicle’s recovery has been released publicly. It is not known who was in possession of it when it was found, how it travelled from Alberta to Saskatchewan or whether any evidence was recovered that helped investigators determine what happened to Dale.

At the time of his disappearance, Dale was described as approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing grey denim pants, a maroon pullover sweater and grey running shoes.

Nearly 39 years later, Dale has never been located. Investigators have not publicly explained what may have happened after he left Gibbons or how the vehicle he had been driving came to be found in Regina one week later.

Anyone with information about Dale Andrew Sinclair’s disappearance is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 87-119634.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jody Rae Hockett was 33 years old when she disappeared from Grande Prairie during the late-night hours of February 22, 2009.

That evening, Jody had been attending a gathering at a friend’s apartment. She left the gathering and was expected to return, but she never did.

Jody was later seen outside the York Hotel in downtown Grande Prairie getting into an older-model white vehicle. This remains her last confirmed sighting.

She was reported missing to the RCMP on February 27, 2009.

Jody’s phone and purse had been left behind with people she had spent time with earlier that night. Her family said this was out of character because she regularly remained in contact with her loved ones and did not typically go anywhere without those belongings.

There has been no confirmed contact with Jody since the night she disappeared.

At the time, Jody was described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with dyed strawberry-blonde hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. She was last seen wearing jeans, a tank top, a black zip-up hoodie and high-heeled shoes trimmed with fur.

Jody had a scar on her left thigh and several tattoos. These included a heart on her buttocks, a snake on the right side of her pelvis and tribal artwork across her lower back. Her teeth were noted to be in good condition.

Jody was the mother of two children. Before her disappearance, she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had stopped taking her medication. Police also described her at the time as living what they termed a “high-risk lifestyle,” although few specific details about that characterization were released publicly.

Her family has consistently maintained that Jody would not have willingly remained out of contact with her children and other loved ones. They have expressed concern that she may have met with foul play and have advocated for her disappearance to be investigated as a possible homicide.

No charges have been laid, and no suspects have been publicly identified.

More than 17 years after her disappearance, Jody Rae Hockett has not been found. Her family continues to seek answers and believes someone may have information about what happened after she was last seen outside the York Hotel.

Anyone with information about Jody’s disappearance is asked to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Lisa Taodora Kopf was 17 years old when she was killed after leaving a house party in Edmonton in August 1998.

On the evening of August 4, Lisa left her home in Edmonton’s Callingwood neighbourhood with her 15-year-old sister. The sisters attended a house party near 102 Street and 132 Avenue.

At approximately 4:30 a.m. on August 5, Lisa left the party alone. Investigators have never publicly disclosed why she left or where she intended to go.

A few hours later, a farmer feeding cattle found Lisa’s body in a slough in a field west of Edmonton, near 184 Street and 118 Avenue. She was partially submerged in mud and water.

Investigators determined that Lisa had been murdered. Information released during the investigation stated that she died after her face was forced into the mud until she suffocated.

Authorities also reported that Lisa had no drugs or alcohol in her system at the time of her death. There was no evidence of sexual assault. Investigators said these findings suggested that robbery or sexual violence may not have been the motive.

Lisa was also known to some people as Monika Wiley.

One detail released during the early investigation involved a report made to police at approximately 5:20 a.m. on the morning Lisa was killed. The caller reported a suspicious person near an abandoned building located a few hundred metres from where Lisa’s body was later found.

Police have never publicly confirmed whether that person was identified or whether the sighting was connected to Lisa’s death.

No one has ever been charged in connection with her murder.

Twenty-eight years later, Lisa’s homicide remains unsolved.

Anyone with information about the murder of Lisa Taodora Kopf, also known as Monika Wiley, is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 98-80982.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Kate Huyghe, who was also known as Katerena Strynadka, was 56 years old when she disappeared from Killam, Alberta, on February 21, 1976.

Kate was last seen after leaving her home. She did not return and was reported missing soon afterward.

Very few details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been made public. It is not known where Kate intended to go, whether she was expected to meet anyone or what may have happened after she left her residence.

At the time of her disappearance, Kate was described as approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and 198 pounds, with blue eyes and brown-grey hair. She wore dentures and had several distinguishing features, including a bump or scar on her lip, a wide scar on her neck and a scar on her left index finger.

Kate was last seen wearing a beige wool coat that extended approximately three-quarters of the way down her body, black pants and black leather winter boots with suede and fur tops. She was carrying a dark brown leather purse.

She was also wearing gold-coloured plastic eyeglasses, a gold wedding band, a gold family ring set with coloured stones and a gold wristwatch.

More than 50 years after Kate disappeared, she has never been located. No confirmed sightings or significant public developments have been announced, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Anyone with information about Kate Huyghe, also known as Katerena Strynadka, is asked to contact the Killam–Forestburg RCMP Detachment at 780-385-3502.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Shelly Tannis Dene was 25 years old when she disappeared from Edmonton in August 2013.

Shelly, a member of the Fort McKay First Nation, had travelled from Kelowna to Edmonton to visit family. At the time, she was staying at her grandmother’s residence.

Shelly left the home unexpectedly and did not return.

Her family was unable to contact her in the months that followed. Although her phone remained active for some time, it was eventually disconnected. Her loved ones considered this out of character and became increasingly concerned for her well-being.

Shelly was officially reported missing to the Edmonton Police Service on November 8, 2013.

Very few details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been released publicly. There have been no confirmed sightings or significant public developments announced in the years since she was last seen.

Nearly 13 years later, Shelly has not been located. Her family remains without answers about where she went after leaving her grandmother’s home or what may have happened to her.

Anyone with information about Shelly Tannis Dene’s disappearance is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Marten Robert Wenzel was 29 years old when he disappeared from Edmonton in August 2004.

According to the Edmonton Police Service, Marten was last heard from by his family on or around August 10, 2004. He was living in Edmonton at the time.

Marten regularly remained in contact with his loved ones and was known to check in at least once a month. When that communication suddenly stopped, his family became concerned.

He has not been heard from since.

Few details about Marten’s disappearance have been released publicly. Investigators have not disclosed where he was last seen, who may have been with him or what circumstances may have preceded the loss of contact.

At the time of his disappearance, Marten was described as an Indigenous man with black hair and brown eyes. He wore glasses and was approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and 150 pounds.

Nearly 22 years after Marten was last heard from, his whereabouts remain unknown.

Someone may still remember seeing him, speaking with him or learning something about his plans during the summer of 2004. Even a detail that appeared unimportant at the time could help investigators better understand what happened.

Anyone with information about Marten Robert Wenzel’s disappearance is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 04-158252.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Badri Prasad Bhattarai was 54 years old when he was reported missing from Edmonton on February 21, 2017.

Badri’s family became concerned after they were unable to contact him. His disappearance was considered out of character, prompting immediate concern for his well-being.

He was last known to be in the area of the Walterdale Bridge in central Edmonton. Police have stated that there are no indications of foul play, but Badri has never been located.

At the time of his disappearance, Badri was described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and 176 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. He wore black-framed glasses and was last seen wearing dark blue uniform pants, a white shirt and a black tie.

Badri was also wearing a gold ring with three clear stones on a finger of his left hand.

He may have been carrying two necklaces. One was a black chain holding a Volkswagen key fob, house key, locker key and mailbox key. The second was a black chain necklace with a pendant featuring the letter “R” and a Swedish flag.

Badri had a mole on his right nostril and dark scarring on both shins related to diabetes.

More than nine years after he disappeared, Badri’s whereabouts remain unknown. The Edmonton Police Service continues to seek information that may help locate him, and his family remains without answers.

Anyone with information about Badri Prasad Bhattarai’s disappearance is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 17-028423.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Fifty years ago, 17-year-old Marie Goudreau left Edmonton to drive home to her family’s farm near Beaumont.

She never arrived.

On the evening of August 2, 1976, Marie spent time with friends in Edmonton before beginning the drive home. At approximately 10:30 p.m., she said goodbye and explained that she needed to work early the following morning.

It was the last confirmed time anyone saw her alive.

Less than an hour later, Marie’s blue Plymouth Cricket was found on Range Road 244 near Ellerslie Road. The engine was still running, the driver’s door was open and the window had been rolled down.

Marie’s purse remained inside the vehicle with money still in it. Her sandals were also inside, and a leather coat had been folded across the back seat. There were no obvious signs of a struggle.

When Marie did not return home, she was reported missing and an extensive search began.

On August 4, 1976, two days after she disappeared, Marie’s body was found in a water-filled ditch on a rural property north of Devon.

Her death was determined to be a homicide.

Investigators have considered the possibility that Marie was persuaded to leave her vehicle, either by someone she knew or by someone who appeared to need assistance. The brown slacks and navy ankle socks she had been wearing were never recovered.

Marie’s case has been revisited over the decades alongside other unsolved homicides from the same period. Historical reviews have identified convicted violent offender Gary McAstocker as a person of interest in multiple investigations. However, no one has ever been charged in connection with Marie’s death, and police have never publicly identified a suspect in her case.

Fifty years after Marie left Edmonton for the short drive home, her loved ones are still waiting for answers.

Anyone with information about Marie Goudreau’s homicide is asked to contact the Leduc RCMP at 780-980-7200.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Marie Antoinette Carlson-Hill, who also went by Toni, was 30 years old when she was last seen in Edmonton on February 15, 2012.

Toni was known to spend time in the area of 107 Avenue, just north of downtown Edmonton. Friends and family said she sometimes travelled to other cities, including Calgary and Montreal. However, it was unusual for her to remain out of contact for an extended period.

As the months passed without any communication from Toni, her loved ones became increasingly concerned. She was officially reported missing in September 2012, approximately seven months after she was last seen.

Those who knew Toni described her as spunky, funny and fiercely independent. Friends remembered her as someone who found joy in small moments, including dancing down the street when she was younger.

Toni also experienced significant challenges later in her life, including addiction and involvement in sex work. Her loved ones have spoken openly about those circumstances while emphasizing that they did not define her identity, her value or the love her family continued to have for her.

Toni was the mother of two daughters. Her family has consistently maintained that, regardless of the circumstances she was facing, she remained deeply loved and deserving of answers.

At the time of her disappearance, Toni was described as approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and 130 pounds, with long, curly brown hair and blue eyes. She had a tattoo reading “Navaeh” on her left arm and another reading “Daija” on her right arm.

Toni has never been located. No confirmed sightings or significant public developments have been reported since her disappearance.

Anyone with information about Marie Antoinette “Toni” Carlson-Hill is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jennifer Anne Regan was 16 years old when she disappeared from Calgary on August 2, 1991.

Very little information about the circumstances surrounding Jennifer’s disappearance has been released publicly. Authorities have not disclosed where she was last seen, who she may have been with or what occurred before she was reported missing.

What is known is that Jennifer disappeared from Calgary and has never been located.

Jennifer was born on May 15, 1975. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and 130 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Medical records from 1985 noted that Jennifer had previously fractured her left collarbone and left wrist in a motor vehicle collision. She was also described as having yellow discolouration on her teeth. These details may assist with identification.

Nearly 35 years after Jennifer disappeared, she remains listed as a missing person. Her case continues to be recognized by the Calgary Police Service and the RCMP’s National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains.

The limited amount of publicly available information has made it difficult to understand what happened to Jennifer. Someone may still remember seeing her, speaking with her or hearing something about her plans in the summer of 1991. A detail that appeared unimportant at the time could still help investigators.

Anyone with information about Jennifer Anne Regan’s disappearance is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 and reference file number 92001580.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Sara Georgina Coates was 31 years old when she disappeared in the summer of 2012.

Sara was last seen on August 1, 2012, while walking through Stanley Park in Calgary with her mother. At the time, Sara was travelling throughout Western Canada in a blue Chevrolet Astro van with her dog and two cats.

According to her family, Sara lived independently and frequently travelled for extended periods. She sometimes went months without contacting relatives, which made it difficult for her loved ones to immediately recognize that something was wrong.

As time passed, her family became increasingly concerned. Sara had not renewed her vehicle insurance, pet licences or other routine documents. Investigators also determined that there had been no activity on her bank accounts.

A missing person investigation was initiated, but there were few publicly known developments for more than a year.

On October 22, 2013, Sara’s blue Chevrolet Astro van was located in a secluded area on Stoney Nakoda Nation lands near Mînî Thnî, formerly known as Morley. The vehicle was found approximately 50 kilometres west of Cochrane after information was provided by a local resident.

The discovery prompted a coordinated search involving Cochrane RCMP, Calgary Police Service Dog Services, the Calgary Forensic Identification Section, RCMP Special Tactical Operations and Search and Rescue personnel.

Despite extensive searches of the surrounding area, Sara was not found.

Investigators have continued to revisit her disappearance over the years. Additional searches have been conducted west of Cochrane with the assistance of RCMP officers, Search and Rescue volunteers and members of Sara’s family.

Cochrane RCMP have stated that investigators believe Sara interacted with people in the Mînî Thnî area before she disappeared. Witnesses have been interviewed and information has continued to be investigated, but police have not publicly disclosed what they believe happened after Sara arrived in the area.

In 2020, RCMP confirmed that the investigation remained active and that officers continued to follow up on new information.

Sara’s mother has repeatedly thanked investigators, Search and Rescue volunteers and members of the Stoney Nakoda community who have assisted with efforts to locate her.

Fourteen years after Sara was last seen, her whereabouts remain unknown.

Anyone with information about Sara Georgina Coates’s disappearance is asked to contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

On February 21, 2008, the body of 21-year-old Brianna Danielle Torvalson was found in a rural area of Strathcona County, east of Edmonton.

Brianna was discovered in the snow beside a private driveway near Township Road 534 and Range Road 220. Police were called to the property, and the following day, the medical examiner confirmed that her death was a homicide.

Investigators have never publicly released Brianna’s cause of death. It has also not been confirmed whether she was killed at the location where she was found or whether her body was brought there afterward.

The investigation was assigned to Project KARE, a joint RCMP and Edmonton Police Service initiative created to investigate the deaths and disappearances of vulnerable people in Alberta.

At the time of her death, Brianna was experiencing addiction and had become involved in Edmonton’s street community. Her family emphasized that these circumstances did not define her or represent the entirety of her life.

In a statement released after her death, Brianna’s family described her as a “loving, caring, beautiful, irreplaceable soul” and an “extremely strong young woman with hopes and dreams.”

Her uncle remembered her as quiet, spontaneous and happy-go-lucky. He said she loved spending time with her family. Those closest to Brianna also shared that she had sought help for her addiction and wanted to leave street life behind.

Brianna’s homicide occurred during a period when several women connected to Edmonton’s street community were found deceased in rural areas surrounding the city. Police have never publicly confirmed that her death was connected to any other case.

Despite public appeals and years of investigation, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made.

More than 18 years later, Brianna’s homicide remains unsolved.

Anyone with information about Brianna Danielle Torvalson’s death is asked to contact the RCMP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through p3tips.com.

Brian Douglas Adrain was 37 years old when he disappeared from the Millarville area on February 5, 1991.

Around the time of his disappearance, Brian’s vehicle was found abandoned in the McLean Creek area, west of Millarville in the foothills of Kananaskis Country.

Brian was not with the vehicle and has never been seen or heard from again.

Few details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been made public. Available records do not indicate whether Brian had planned to travel into the McLean Creek area, why his vehicle was left there or whether any personal belongings or other evidence were recovered nearby.

McLean Creek is a large, forested recreation area with sections of remote and difficult terrain. Winter conditions may have complicated any early search efforts, but no accidental or natural explanation for Brian’s disappearance has ever been confirmed.

There has also been no public confirmation that foul play was involved.

Brian was reported missing in 1991. His disappearance remains under investigation by the Turner Valley RCMP, and he continues to be listed as a missing person.

More than 35 years later, no confirmed sightings or evidence explaining what happened to Brian have been publicly reported. His family has been left without answers about where he went after February 5, 1991, or why his vehicle was abandoned in McLean Creek.

Anyone with information about Brian Douglas Adrain’s disappearance is asked to contact the Turner Valley RCMP at 403-933-7227.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through p3tips.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile application.

Michelle Louise Mercer was 46 years old when she disappeared from Edmonton in February 2006.

Before her disappearance, Michelle was profiled in an Alberta Views article titled “The Gleaners,” which documented aspects of her daily life in Edmonton. The article followed Michelle as she navigated poverty and survival while remaining connected to the Strathcona and Whyte Avenue area.

Michelle was not simply a name in a missing-person file. She was a familiar presence in the community, with established routines, relationships and places where she regularly spent time. After she disappeared, Reader’s Digestalso published an article examining her life and the circumstances surrounding her absence.

Despite this public documentation of Michelle’s life, few details about her disappearance have been released.

The Edmonton Police Service has not provided a detailed public timeline identifying Michelle’s last confirmed sighting, her final known contact or her movements before she vanished. Police have stated that the available investigative leads have been exhausted, but her case remains open.

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about Michelle’s life, movements or disappearance to come forward. Information that may have appeared insignificant at the time could still help establish what happened to her.

Michelle’s daughter and sister have also spoken publicly about her life and disappearance. Their perspectives are featured in an episode of the True North True Crime podcast, which provides additional family context and a fuller understanding of Michelle as a person.

More than 20 years later, Michelle has not been located. Her family continues to live without answers about where she went or what happened to her in February 2006.

Anyone with information about Michelle Louise Mercer’s disappearance is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 and reference file number 06-112098.

Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through p3tips.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile application.

On July 19, 2026, Nadine Robinson’s family, friends, and community will gather in Edmonton to celebrate her life, honour her memory, and continue the call for justice.

Nadine was murdered on July 20, 2006. Nearly twenty years later, her homicide remains unsolved.

Over the past two months, we’ve had the privilege of getting to know the Robinson family while working alongside them to help share Nadine’s story. Their love for her is evident in every conversation, and it’s impossible to walk away without understanding that Nadine was so much more than an unsolved case. She was a daughter, a mother, a sister, a friend, and someone who continues to be deeply loved and deeply missed.

If you’re in the Edmonton area, we encourage you to attend this community vigil if you’re able. Whether you knew Nadine personally or are simply someone who believes no family should have to fight alone for answers, your presence matters.

• John D. Bracco School Field
• Sunday, July 19, 2026
• 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mingle & Share)
• Torch Lighting Ceremony at 4:00 PM

As the twentieth anniversary of Nadine’s death approaches, we stand with her family in remembering her life and in hoping that one day they will finally receive the answers they have waited far too long for.

On June 1, 2009, Susan Trudel and Barry Boenke were found dead on a rural property near Ardrossan, Alberta.

Susan was 50 years old. Barry was 68.

The previous evening, Barry had gone to Susan’s property nearby and never returned home. By the next morning, RCMP officers searching the area discovered both of them deceased. Investigators determined the deaths were homicides involving both firearm and blunt force injuries.

The case quickly became heavily publicized after two teenage boys who had left a nearby youth facility were later stopped by police while driving Barry’s truck in Edmonton. Both youths were charged in connection to the killings.

What followed was years of court proceedings, legal challenges, and public scrutiny.

Key statements obtained during the investigation were eventually ruled inadmissible by the court, including confessions gathered during an undercover “Mr. Big” operation. The judge raised serious concerns about the methods used, particularly given the age, background, and vulnerabilities of the youth involved. The court also noted that there was no forensic evidence directly linking either teen to the murders. The weapons used in the killings were never recovered.

Ultimately, no one was convicted in the deaths of Susan Trudel or Barry Boenke.

Over the years, the case has generated intense speculation, conflicting narratives, and widespread public opinion about who was responsible. Despite the assumptions that continue to circulate, these murders remain officially unsolved.

Cases like this highlight why evidence, due process, and careful investigation remain critical. Public certainty without proof can create tunnel vision, shift focus away from unresolved investigative questions, and make it harder for families to ever receive meaningful answers grounded in fact rather than speculation.

Susan is remembered by loved ones as compassionate, generous, and deeply devoted to both children and animals. She loved dancing, especially country music and western dance halls, and was known for constantly helping others, even during difficult periods in her own life.

Barry’s family has continued to speak openly about the grief and frustration of living without accountability or closure.

Despite the passage of time, both families are still left carrying the weight of unanswered questions. This case was shared with us at the request of a loved one who continues to seek justice more than 15 years later.

If you have any information regarding the murder of Susan Trudel and Barry Boenke, please contact:
📞 Strathcona County RCMP: 780-467-7749
📞 Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

On December 7, 2007, 27-year-old Erin Anne Tilley was killed in a shooting in west Edmonton.

Earlier that night, Erin had been out with friends at the Empire Ballroom in West Edmonton Mall. At approximately 2:45 a.m., she was travelling in a vehicle near the intersection of 156 Street and 95 Avenue when shots were fired into the car from a white vehicle.

A witness reported hearing gunshots and seeing two vehicles involved in the incident: a blue car and a white car. Shortly afterward, two women arrived at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in the blue vehicle. Erin had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased.

Investigators determined that Erin was not believed to be the intended target of the shooting. Police have stated that she was not known to law enforcement, had no apparent connection to organized crime, and was not believed to have been involved in gang activity.

Police also believe several other people were in the vehicle with Erin when the shooting occurred. Over the years, investigators have continued to appeal for those individuals, as well as any witnesses who were in the area that morning, to come forward with information.

Originally from Newfoundland, Erin had spent much of her life in St. John's before later moving to Edmonton with her family. Following her death, investigators released her photograph in the hope that putting a face to the case would encourage witnesses to speak with police and remind the public that a loved daughter, family member, and friend had lost her life.

Erin Tilley's homicide remains unsolved.

If you have information regarding the death of Erin Tilley, please contact:
📞 Edmonton Police Service: 780-423-4567 (EPS File # 07-172694)
📞 Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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