On April 17, 1979, a young woman named Diane Lynn Buckley, age 18, left her mother's residence in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was not seen again. At the time of her disappearance, the 18-year-old Indigenous female was known to work as a cook on a fishing vessel. Her physical description was noted as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and dark brown or black hair. A distinguishing feature was a birthmark located behind her knee. That Tuesday in April marked the last time anyone had contact with her, beginning a mystery that would span decades.
The circumstances surrounding Diane's disappearance were puzzling. When she departed from her mother's home, she left a note behind. In the note, she indicated that she might be found in either the United States or Mexico. This was apparently not the first time she had mentioned such plans, as there had been previous conversations where she spoke of going to Mexico.
Despite the existence of the note, an extensive and thorough investigation was launched to find her. However, these efforts yielded no clues as to her whereabouts, and she has never been heard from since. The Vancouver Police Department handled the case, registered under file number 79-34624.
Over the many years that have passed, Diane Lynn Buckley's case has remained open, and her family has been left without answers. Law enforcement has stated their belief that she may have relocated to the U.S. or Mexico by her own choice, and foul play was ruled out in her case. Her case is listed with the Doe Network, an international resource for missing and unidentified persons, under case file 2439DFBC. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into what happened to Diane has never been officially closed. The case of Diane Lynn Buckley is that of a young woman who vanished after leaving a note suggesting she was starting a new life elsewhere, yet has not been seen or heard from in over four decades, leaving a lingering and painful uncertainty for all who knew her.Last Seen: Apr 17, 1979
