EARLY LIFE: Viola Isabella Panacheese was born on January 24, 1949. From Mishkeegogamang First Nation in northern Ontario, Canada, she was the mother of four children – Candace, Bruce, Lilly and Virginia – and was living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the lead-up to her disappearance, Viola was in an on-again, off-again relationship with her partner,
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EARLY LIFE: Rachel Liz Quinney was born to Delia Quinney. The sister of Keith Lajimodiere, she was known for her smile and love of laughter, as well as her ability to speak her mind. She also loved to dance and sing. At the time of her disappearance and murder, Rachel was 19 years old and
EARLY LIFE: Rena Fox was from the Osnaburgh First Nation. She loved to travel, dance and go for drives in the country – all signs of her sense of adventure. She was also known for being non-judgemental, meaning those around her trusted and confided in her. At the time of her death, Rena was a
EARLY LIFE: Shirley Joanne Lonethunder was born on January 3, 1966, as the oldest of five children. From the White Bear First Nations near Carlyle, Saskatchewan, she grew up in Saskatoon, making trips back and forth between the city and the reserve. Known for being stubborn and strong-willed, Shirley struggled with substance abuse and was
EARLY LIFE: Rebecca Louisa “Becky” Guno was born on May 25, 1960, in northwest British Columbia. A member of the Nisga’a Nation, she grew up with her father, a logger who struggled with alcoholism, and her her two older brothers. Her younger sisters lived with their aunt. As a child, Rebecca and her brothers were





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