In the late autumn of 2004, a 24-year-old man named Corey Shane Braun traveled from his home and job in Fort St. John, British Columbia, to Peace River, Alberta, for a company Christmas party. On November 20, 2004, the oil field operator for Penn West made the roughly three-hour journey to attend the staff celebration at the Peace Valley Inns. That evening, he was dressed in blue jeans, a light blue denim jacket, a white t-shirt, and black Roper cowboy boots.
Following the party, the specifics of what transpired become less clear. Corey, along with some friends and colleagues, took a short walk to a nearby gas station, the 12 Foot Davis Center. According to Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a 'minor altercation' took place while they were there.
The group eventually made their way back to the hotel. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on November 21, 2004, Corey parted ways with his companions at the south entrance of the inn. His friends last saw him walking in the direction of his hotel room. It remains unknown if he ever reached the room. Corey Shane Braun was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'10' tall and weighing 209 pounds, with curly blonde hair and blue eyes.
The disappearance of Corey Braun has left his loved ones with unanswered questions for many years. The initial joy of a holiday gathering tragically turned into a lasting mystery. The walk from a staff party to a hotel room, a seemingly ordinary end to an evening, marked the last time he was ever seen by those who knew him. The minor altercation mentioned by authorities adds a layer of concern to the events of that night, though the full details of what it entailed are not widely known. The case is an overview of a young man who vanished after a night out with colleagues, a scenario that has unfortunately left a family searching for answers and a community with a lingering sense of unease.Last Seen: Nov 21, 2004
