Angela MEYER Missing Person Case

Angela

MEYER

37

22

70 inches

70 inches

231 lbs

231 lbs

Indigenous

Female

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Northwest Territories, a family continues to hold onto hope for the safe return of Angela Carmen Pitseolak Meyer, a young Inuk woman who vanished from Yellowknife. At the age of 22, Angela was navigating the complexities of a life altered by mental illness. In the fall of 2010, she was an inpatient at the psychiatric ward of Stanton Territorial Hospital, receiving treatment for schizophrenia. Despite her struggles, Angela was a beloved daughter and sister, known for her love of conversation and hugs. In a moment that was meant to be a comforting reprieve, Angela was granted a weekend pass to spend time with her family at their 54th Street residence. On November 27, 2010, she stepped outside for a cigarette and was never seen again. The day Angela went missing, she was last seen at approximately 1:20 P.M. She had stepped out of her family's home into the chilly northern air, leaving behind the warmth and security of her loved ones. When she did not return after a short while, her family went to check on her, only to find that she was gone. Angela, who stood at five feet ten inches tall with a medium build, brown hair, and brown eyes, was wearing a black t-shirt, yoga pants, and a new white Helly Hansen jacket. She also wore glasses with copper frames. Critically, she did not have her necessary medications with her, including insulin for type two diabetes and medication for her schizophrenia, classifying her as an endangered missing person. There were potential sightings of her in the Con Mine area, but these leads did not bring her home. The years following Angela's disappearance have been a painful journey for her family. They have voiced concerns that the initial police investigation did not receive the urgency they felt it deserved, suggesting that more could have been done in the critical early stages of the search. Her family believes that because she had gone missing on previous occasions, she may have been treated as a runaway, a notion they firmly dispute. In 2018, the RCMP utilized a drone to search wooded areas near where she was last seen, an effort that was part of the ongoing investigation but was not prompted by any new information. Angela's family has bravely shared their story, including testifying at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, highlighting the need for better mental health support in the north. The case of Angela Meyer is a heart-wrenching story of a vulnerable young woman who disappeared while under medical care. It underscores the profound challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues and their families, particularly in remote communities. Her disappearance remains an open investigation, a painful void in the lives of her family and a somber reminder of a young woman who is deeply missed.

Boots Grey, Low cut Coat Feathers, White, "Helly Hansen" brand Glasses Copper Jacket Nylon, Red, Black, Hip length, black on the back of sleeves Pants Black, Synthetic rayon yoga pants Shirt Cotton, Black, T-shirt Socks Cotton, Black

Nov 27, 2010

Yellowknife

Northwest Territories

G Division RCMP

G Division

Northwest Territories

867-765-3822

867-765-3822

Law Enforcement

2010-1466734

G Division RCMP

Brown

Brown

Brown

Build: Medium; Hair details: Straight, Short

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