Christina LITTLEJOHN Missing Person Case

Christina

LITTLEJOHN

85

27

67 inches

67 inches

159 lbs

159 lbs

Indigenous

Female

In the summer of 1968, a 27-year-old woman named Christina Littlejohn was last seen on the Roseau River Reserve in Manitoba. On the day of her disappearance, Christina and her common-law husband had been visiting several homes on the reserve. After their final visit, the couple was seen walking into the woods together, which would be the last time Christina was ever seen. At the time, it was initially believed by some that Christina had not vanished but had instead moved away to escape a difficult situation at home. This belief contributed to a significant delay in an official investigation into her whereabouts. It wasn't until 1976, eight years after she was last seen, that Christina was formally reported missing by members of her community. This report prompted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to launch an investigation that would span several years. Despite their efforts, the investigation initially yielded no success in locating Christina or determining what had happened to her. The case grew cold, and for many years, her family and community were left without answers. In 1995, Christina Littlejohn was declared legally dead, though the circumstances of her death remained a mystery. Decades later, a breakthrough in the cold case occurred. Further investigation by the RCMP's Cold Case Unit uncovered evidence indicating that Christina had been murdered by her common-law partner on the day she disappeared. In 2002, more than three decades after Christina was last seen, her common-law partner was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death. However, before the trial could commence, the accused individual passed away. To this day, Christina Littlejohn's remains have not been recovered, and the RCMP investigation remains open with the hope of one day bringing her home to her family for a proper burial. The case of Christina Littlejohn is a poignant example of the enduring pain and lack of closure experienced by families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, highlighting the complexities and long-lasting impact of such unresolved cases.

Jun 15, 1968

Roseau River

Manitoba

Winnipeg RCMP ;

Manitoba

[email protected]

(204)986-6250

(204)986-6250

Law Enforcement

2015-69985

Winnipeg RCMP ;

Black

Brown

Brown

Build: Medium; Complexion: Dark; Hair details: Long

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