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Wilbert James
COULTER
91
56
70 inches
70 inches
203 lbs
203 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late autumn of 1990, a sense of unease began to settle over the community of Bancroft, Ontario, with the disappearance of 56-year-old Wilbert James Coulter, a local man affectionately known as "Wib". Mr. Coulter was last seen on November 26, 1990, a day that began like any other but ended with his loved ones facing a heart-wrenching mystery. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair, hazel eyes, standing at 5 feet 10 inches, and weighing approximately 203 pounds. His sudden absence left a void in the lives of those who knew him, and the search for answers would prove to be a long and arduous journey. The initial concern for Mr. Coulter's well-being escalated significantly when his abandoned pick-up truck was discovered more than a month after he was last seen. On December 28, 1990, the vehicle was located on an old snowmobile trail in the Bancroft area, a detail that added a chilling layer to the unfolding events. The discovery of the truck prompted an immediate and thorough search of the surrounding terrain. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and likely concerned community members, the search of the area failed to yield any clues as to Wilbert Coulter's whereabouts or what might have happened to him. He had seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind only his vehicle and a multitude of unanswered questions. The case of Wilbert James Coulter has remained unsolved for decades, a persistent and sorrowful enigma for his family and the Bancroft community. Since the day he went missing and the subsequent discovery of his truck, there has been no contact from him, nor any significant leads to suggest his fate. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for resolution, and law enforcement agencies continue to seek any information that might shed light on this long-standing cold case. The overview of the case paints a somber picture: a middle-aged man disappears from a small Ontario town, his truck is later found in a remote area, and an extensive search turns up nothing, leaving his family with no closure and a community with a lingering sense of loss.
Nov 26, 1990
Bancroft
Ontario
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Ontario
1-877-934-6363
1-877-934-6363
Law Enforcement
RM14072212
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
No
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