ND EP: 5 - The Murder of Ramona Wilson

Sixteen-year-old Ramona Wilson never made it to her friend’s graduation dance. Ten months later, her remains were discovered in the woods behind the Smithers airport — the same area her mother had begged police to search.In this episode, we walk through Ramona’s final day, the delayed investigation, and the legacy her family has built in the decades since. Her name now echoes among hundreds of Indigenous women and girls lost along Highway 16.This is not just one unsolved case — it's a reflection of a national crisis. And Ramona’s story deserves to be heard.📞 If you have information about this case:Smithers RCMP Detachment: 250‑847‑3233North District Major Crime Unit: 250‑561‑3176Crime Stoppers (anonymous tip): 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477)🕯️ Episode Sources:CBC Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women projectThe Hue and Cry: Ramona Wilson profileHazlitt: “The Death and Afterlife of Ramona Wilson”Al Jazeera: “If she was white, she would still be here”National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls testimony🔔 Stay Connected🔗 Follow us on X: @NorthernDarkTCC 💬 Rate, review, and share this episode 💻 Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/northerndarkpodcast🎙️ New episodes every week