Theresa Johnny Missing Person Case

Apr 06, 2013

Mar 13, 2024

Theresa

Johnny

58

30

62 inches

145 lbs

150 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Female

In the summer of 1998, a 31-year-old woman named Theresa Johnny vanished, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty that has spanned decades. A resident of Whitehorse in Canada's Yukon Territory, Theresa was a member of the Dease Lake First Nation in northern British Columbia. Her life had seen both achievements, such as graduating from Yukon College in 1995 with a diploma in First Nations management, and personal struggles. The last confirmed sighting of Theresa was in Anchorage, Alaska, during July of 1998. Prior to this, she had disappeared from her hometown of Whitehorse in March of that same year before traveling to Alaska. The circumstances surrounding Theresa's disappearance remain vague. After her last contact in Anchorage, she was never heard from again. Investigators have considered the possibility that she may be living on the streets. Theresa is described as a Native American female with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed approximately 147 pounds. She has been known to use the last name "Essman." The official date of her last contact is listed as July 1, 1998. Over the years, her case has been handled by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Anchorage Police Department, reflecting the international nature of her disappearance. Despite the passage of time, Theresa's case remains open. The lack of concrete leads or new information has left her family and community with unanswered questions. The overview of this case is one of a woman who seemingly vanished, crossing borders and leaving a scarce trail. The investigation has been hampered by the limited information available about her final days in Anchorage and the transient lifestyle she may have been living.

Jul 01, 1998

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

No

5291

RCMP

,

00-338

RCMP

Black

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026