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Veronique Marie Andree
COURCHESNE
79
33
66 inches
66 inches
119 lbs
119 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the small community of Chute-Ã -Blondeau, Ontario, a story of profound uncertainty began to unfold in the late autumn of 1979. It was on November 11th of that year that 33-year-old Veronique Marie Andree Courchesne was last seen at her home. At the time of her disappearance, she was facing personal struggles, reportedly feeling depressed following a recent and difficult medical diagnosis. This challenging period in her life provides a somber backdrop to the events that would follow, leading to a mystery that has spanned decades. Her disappearance from the town, located east of Hawkesbury, marked the beginning of a long and painful period of not knowing for her loved ones. Veronique was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 119 pounds, with hazel eyes and blonde, curly hair. A significant distinguishing physical feature was that she had undergone a mastectomy, resulting in the amputation of her right breast. In the time leading up to when she was last seen, she had taken the step of withdrawing an amount of money from her bank account. This action, combined with her emotional state, has left those involved to wonder about her plans and state of mind during that critical time. The details paint a picture of a woman grappling with significant personal health challenges before she vanished. A brief and mystifying contact occurred on December 31, 1979, when Veronique made a telephone call to her husband. This was the last time anyone is known to have heard from her. Since that final phone call, there has been silence. No further communication, no sightings, and no evidence to explain her whereabouts has ever been found. The case of Veronique Courchesne's disappearance remains one of Ontario's oldest unsolved missing persons cases, a lingering and sorrowful enigma. The overview of this case is one of sudden departure, preceded by personal hardship and followed by a single, final contact. The withdrawal of funds before she left and the last phone call are the few clues left behind in a trail that has long since gone cold, leaving a family without answers and a community with a lasting mystery.
Amputation Right Chest, Mastectomy to the right breast
Nov 11, 1979
Chute-A-Blondeau
Ontario
Hawkesbury OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Ontario
1-877-934-6363
1-877-934-6363
Law Enforcement
RM06001915
Hawkesbury OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Blonde
Hazel
Hazel
Build: Medium; Complexion: Light/Fair; Hair details: Curly
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