ND EP: 4 - The Vanishing of the Jack Family

Episode 4: The Vanishing of the Jack FamilyAugust 2nd, 1989 — Prince George, British Columbia A young Indigenous family of four accepts a late-night job offer from a mysterious stranger. Hours later, they vanish without a trace. No witnesses. No arrests. Thirty-five years later, their disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Canadian history.In this episode, we follow the final hours of Ronnie, Doreen, Russell, and Ryan Jack — and examine the search, the anonymous phone tip, the ongoing RCMP investigation, and the painful legacy left behind.📚 Sources used in this episodeThe Province (Aug. 13, 1989) – “Vanishing Act”Prince George Citizen (April 18, 1995) – “Disappearance Still Mystery”Prince George Citizen (July 25, 2024) – “Serious Crime Unit continues investigation…”CBC News – “Missing Jack family: Age-progressed photos released”The Strand – “The Vanishing Jack Family”Medium – “The Family That Vanished” by @reallyhorrifyingMedium – “The Night an Entire Family Disappeared” by Dani BujoldLake District News (Aug. 30, 1989) – “No clues in search…”Burns Lake Lakes District News – Interview with Mabel JackOmineca Express (Aug. 2, 2018) – “29th anniversary of disappearance”People.com – “Jack Family Vanished After Job Offer…”Lake District News (Jan. 1996) – “Caller hints at fate of Jack family”📞 Know something?If you have any information about the Jack family’s disappearance: 📂 RCMP File Number: 1989-25284 📞 Prince George RCMP: 250‑561‑3300 📞 Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1‑800‑222‑TIPS 🌐 Visit: canadasmissing.ca💰 Support the podcastIf you’d like to support our independent podcast: ☕ coff.ee/NorthernDarkPodcast