Tag: Canada

The Murder of Mary Ann Birmingham

EARLY LIFE: Mary Ann Birmingham was born in Iqaluit, Nunavut, where she grew up with her mother, Sarah Birmingham, and her many siblings, including former Iqaluit mayor Elisapee Sheutiapik. According to those who knew her, she was a friendly and personable individual who was known for her beauty. She was just 15 years old when

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The Disappearance of Chelsea Poorman

EARLY LIFE: Chelsea Poorman was born to parents Sheila Poorman, a support worker with Lu’ma Native Housing Society, and Michael Kiernan. When she was young, her parents divorced, and for a time she and her sister, Paige, stayed with their father. Chelsea is a member of Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan, through her mother’s family.

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The Disappearance of Nancy Liou

EARLY LIFE: Nancy Liou was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 3, 1983. According to her loved ones, she was an outgoing, social girl with a tight knit group of friends. She was also known for being strong-willed. In the fall of 1998, she ran away from home for 18 days, after her father

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The Death of Cindy James

EARLY LIFE: Cynthia Elizabeth “Cindy” Hack was born on June 12, 1944 to parents Otto, a retired Canadian Air Force colonel, and Tillie Hack, a housewife. The eldest of six children, she grew up in the suburbs of Vancouver, British Columbia, where she was known for her sense of humour, sincerity and warmth. In July

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The Disappearance of Christina Calayca

EARLY LIFE: Christina Calayca was born on December 19, 1986 to Elizabeth Rutledge and Mario Calayca. According to those who knew her, she was bubbly and hard-working, and was a natural leader. She consistently put others before herself, was devoted to her family, and had an incredibly contagious laugh and smile. Christina resided in Toronto’s

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