Misty Faith POTTS Missing Person Case

Misty Faith

POTTS

48

37

67 inches

67 inches

170 lbs

170 lbs

Indigenous

Female

Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation

Misty Faith Potts, a 37-year-old woman from the Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation in Alberta, was last seen in March 2015. The exact date of her last confirmed sighting is unclear, with reports varying between March 13, 14, and 16. One account states she was last seen at the intersection of Highway 43 and Highway 765, a short distance from her home, after being dropped off by a vehicle. Another report indicates she was last seen in Enoch Cree Nation on March 14, 2015. At the time of her disappearance, Misty was described as an Indigenous woman, standing approximately 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build, dark brown eyes, and shoulder-length black hair with freckles. She was believed to be wearing a red jacket, coral or pink-colored jeans, and black-framed prescription glasses. Her family reported her missing on March 30, 2015, after not hearing from her for two weeks, which was unusual as she typically maintained contact with her family, especially her young son. Misty was a well-educated woman with a Master's degree in environmental studies who had worked as a teacher at Yellowhead Tribal College. However, in the years leading up to her disappearance, she faced significant personal challenges. The death of her brother in 2011, followed by the end of her marriage and losing custody of her son, led her down a difficult path involving substance abuse. Despite these struggles, her family described her as a compassionate and intelligent woman who was a cornerstone of her community. She was a singer, a dancer, and was committed to sharing her culture. Just before she went missing, Misty had moved back to the Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation and was looking into rehabilitation programs with the support of her family. Her family firmly believes that she would not have willingly abandoned her son and vanished without a trace. The investigation into Misty's disappearance has been handled by the Mayerthorpe RCMP, who have conducted ground searches in the area where she was last seen. The search has been extensive, with authorities reaching out to detachments in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, as Misty had ties to these provinces. Despite these efforts, the case has grown cold, leaving her family in a painful state of limbo. Frustrated by what they felt was a slow initial response from law enforcement, Misty's family organized their own search efforts, including ground searches and distributing information in Edmonton. They have held round dances and spoken to the media to keep her case in the public eye. Her sister, Eva Potts, has been a tireless advocate, determined to find answers. The disappearance of Misty Faith Potts is a heartbreaking story of a beloved mother, sister, and daughter whose absence has left a profound void in her community. The lack of answers has been a heavy burden for her loved ones, who continue to hope for any information that might bring them closure.

Glasses Prescription: thick, black-framed Jacket Red Jeans Denim, Orange, Pink, Coral coloured

Mar 16, 2015

Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation

Alberta

Yes

Mayerthorpe RCMP

Mayerthorpe

Alberta

780-786-2800

780-786-2800

Law Enforcement

2015352074

Mayerthorpe RCMP

Black

Brown

Brown

Build: Medium; Complexion: Freckled; Hair details: Shoulder

No