Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2012020117) and
1 other sourceIn the autumn of 1995, a family's life was forever altered by the disappearance of Chantal Maryse Picotte. On the evening of Wednesday, November 22, 1995, the 35-year-old woman was at a bar called 'Le Cocktail' in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. That night, she made a phone call to her mother, asking to be picked up. Tragically, her mother was in Montreal at the time and could not get to her. This phone call would be their last communication.
The following day, after unsuccessful attempts to reach her daughter by phone, Chantal's mother went to her residence, but she was not there. Two days after she was last seen, on November 24, 1995, her mother officially reported her as a missing person.
Chantal was a woman of petite stature, standing at approximately 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 95 pounds. She had long brown hair and brown eyes. When she vanished, it is believed she may have been wearing a long, pale beige fur coat. Friends and family were left with an agonizing void and a multitude of unanswered questions. The initial investigation into her disappearance yielded few clues, leaving both law enforcement and her loved ones grappling with the unknown. The circumstances of her last known hours remain shrouded in mystery.
Decades have passed since Chantal Picotte was last seen, yet her case remains open and the search for answers continues. The Sûreté du Québec has, over the years, appealed to the public for any information that might shed light on her whereabouts. In an effort to generate new leads, anonymous donors have offered a financial reward for information that could help resolve the case. The enduring mystery of what happened to Chantal Picotte after she left the bar that November night has left a lasting impact on her family and community. The case serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain experienced by those left behind when a loved one vanishes without a trace.Last Seen: Nov 22, 1995
