Author: Stories of the Unsolved

The Murder of Rachel Russell

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EARLY LIFE: Rachel Russell was born in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada to Daniel and Elva. The family, who are of Mi’kmaq heritage, moved a few kilometres away to Port Hope, where Rachel and her siblings – Robbie, Shelley, Cindy and Tracy – lived a typical middle-class upbringing. Rachel was outgoing, bubbly and full of life. When

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The Disappearance of Stella St. Arnault

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DISAPPEARANCE: On August 17, 1971, Stella St. Arnault, a member of the Little Red River Cree First Nation of Central and Northern Alberta, got into an argument with a family member. Upset over the interaction, she ran into a nearby wooded area on the John D’Or Prairie Reserve. The authorities were called after Stella didn’t

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The Disappearance of Roberta Ferguson

Two photos of Roberta Marie Ferguson smiling

EARLY LIFE: Roberta Marie Ferguson was born on November 19, 1968 as the youngest of nine children. Part of the Dunvegan Beaver band, she lived in Grimshaw, Alberta, Canada, over 500 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. Growing up, Roberta had to deal with a hole in her heart, which required her to take medication until she

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The Disappearance of Yvonne Marlene Abigosis

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EARLY LIFE: Yvonne Marlene Abigosis was born on November 23, 1957 to Frank Abigosis and Vitaline Campbell. The eighth of 14 children, she was raised as part of the Pine Creek First Nation, in Manitoba. Growing up, Marlene suffered the generational struggles that came with Canada’s residential school system. Operated by the Canadian government and

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The Disappearance of Mildred Batoche

Photo of Mildred Batoche smiling + Photo of Mildred Batoche with a neutral expression on her face

DISAPPEARANCE: Mildred Batoche was reportedly last seen on May 26, 1967 at the York Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Over a month later, on July 7, one of her brothers contacted authorities in Bonnyville to report her missing. At the time, the family was living in Bonnyville, which is just over 240 kilometres from Edmonton.

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