Margaret Mildred BATOCHE Missing Person Case

Margaret Mildred

BATOCHE

82

23

63 inches

63 inches

150 lbs

150 lbs

Indigenous

Female

In the spring of 1967, a 23-year-old Indigenous woman named Margaret Mildred Batoche, also known by the nicknames Wanchisco and Millie, vanished. She was a resident of the Bonnyville-Moose Lake area in Alberta. Margaret was last seen on May 26, 1967, at the York Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. Known for always keeping in contact with her family and friends, her silence grew concerning. It wasn't until July 7, 1967, that her brother officially reported her missing to the Bonnyville RCMP, more than a month after she was last seen. At the time of her disappearance, Margaret was described as being 5'3" to 5'4" tall and weighing between 134 and 150 pounds, with long dark brown or black hair and brown eyes. She had some distinguishing features, including a wart or skin tag on her right cheek near her ear, a tattoo of the letter "H" on her left shoulder, and some visibly missing teeth. The investigation into Margaret's disappearance quickly deemed it to be suspicious, as it was completely out of character for her to not be in touch with her loved ones. Early in the investigation, a person of interest was identified, but there was insufficient evidence to lay any charges, and this individual has since passed away. The case took a significant turn in 1970 when human remains were discovered near Tucker Lake, approximately 60 kilometers north of Bonnyville. Authorities believed the remains were those of Margaret Batoche; however, pathology and dental examinations at the time were unable to provide a 100 percent confirmation. This lack of definitive identification has left her case open. Decades later, Margaret Mildred Batoche is still officially considered a missing person, and her case remains an unsolved wound for her family. Her disappearance has been highlighted as part of the Government of Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Initiative, bringing renewed national attention to her story. Her family, including her niece, continues to advocate for her, expressing their deep desire to know what happened and to be able to bring her home for a proper burial. They believe someone out there still holds information that could solve this long-standing mystery. The overview of this case is one of a young Indigenous woman who vanished without a trace, a subsequent investigation that identified a person of interest but never led to charges, and the discovery of unidentified remains that brought the family close to answers but ultimately left them in a painful state of uncertainty that has spanned over half a century.

Glasses Black rimmed eyeglasses Jewelry Black, Diamond ring Mark Right Cheek, Wart on right cheek close to ear Tattoo Left Shoulder, Tattoo "H" on left shoulder

May 26, 1967

her family residence in Bonnyville, Alberta. Margaret always kept in contact with her family and fri

Alberta

Bonnyville RCMP

Bonnyville

Alberta

Law Enforcement

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Bonnyville RCMP

Black

Brown

Brown

Build: Slender/Thin; Complexion: Dark; Hair details: Long

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