June 14 marks 12 years since Immaculate “Mackie” Basil was last seen near Fort St. James. The 26-year-old Tl’azt’en mother went missing after attending a party and heading to a remote cabin. The next morning, she was reportedly seen walking alone along Leo Creek Forest Road. She has never been seen again.
Despite a wide search by RCMP and community volunteers, no trace was found. At the time, Basil left behind a five-year-old son. Her family says police stopped providing updates years ago, even though the case remains open.
There were suspicious details surrounding her disappearance, including a damaged truck and witness sightings, but no charges have ever been laid. A $20,000 reward remains in place for any information about her case.
Immaculate Basil’s disappearance remains one of many unsolved cases along the Highway of Tears. Anyone with information is urged to contact Fort St. James RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
