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Feb 07, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Brenda
Stenoski
64
39
62 inches
100 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
On April 11, 2001, a day that began like any other in the small community of Gouverneur, New York, 39-year-old Brenda Stenoski vanished. Brenda, a woman described as having blue eyes and brown hair, standing at 5 feet 2 inches and weighing around 100 pounds, was last seen following a boating accident on the Oswegatchie River. The events of that day would trigger a long and painful search for answers for her family and the community, a search that continues to this day. The circumstances surrounding Brenda's disappearance point to a tragic accident. She was reportedly on a boat on the Oswegatchie River when the vessel capsized. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, she could not be found, leading to the heartbreaking presumption that she had drowned in the river's waters. An official missing person report was filed, launching an extensive investigation into her disappearance. Search efforts were deployed in an attempt to locate her, but tragically, these searches yielded no sign of Brenda. Despite the passage of time, Brenda Stenoski's case has not been forgotten and remains unsolved. The New York State Police continue to seek any information that might shed light on her ultimate fate. For her loved ones, the lack of closure is a heavy burden. The case is a somber reminder of how quickly a life can change, leaving behind unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss. The investigation centers on the initial report of a boating mishap on the river, with the prevailing theory being that Brenda was a victim of a drowning accident, though her remains have never been recovered.
Apr 11, 2001
Gouverneur
New York
Hamilton County
9659
New York State Police - Canton
Canton
New York
St. Lawrence County
13617
Rachelle Foster
Investigator
49 Court Street, New York
3153790012
State
Law Enforcement
02-284 / 285
New York State Police - Canton
Brown
Blue
Blue
09/12/2026
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