In the early autumn of 2003, a young man named Dwayne Tyler Jack Ross, an 18-year-old Indigenous male, vanished from the town of Thompson, Manitoba. Originally from Gods Lake Narrows, Dwayne had relocated to Thompson to pursue his education. Described as a quiet and shy individual, he was known to enjoy poetry and playing the guitar. On the evening of October 1, 2003, Dwayne was in the company of his cousin. The two had been drinking together and were making their way home along a wooded path.
It was during this walk that Dwayne, who was walking ahead, disappeared from his cousin's sight. He was last seen wearing a blue sweater, blue pants, and brown shoes.
A family member officially reported Dwayne missing to the Thompson RCMP on October 3, 2003, after he failed to return home. In the time that followed his disappearance, there were reported sightings of him, but none of these could be confirmed, and no one had spoken to him directly. The investigation also looked into the possibility that he had traveled to Winnipeg to visit relatives, but this lead did not yield any concrete information. Despite efforts by law enforcement and his family, Dwayne's whereabouts have remained a mystery. His family has spoken of the difficulty of not knowing what happened to their son, who was a smart and bright young man.
Over the years, Dwayne's case has been highlighted by organizations such as the Canadian Centre for Child Protection and on National Missing Children's Day in the hope of generating new leads. He is described as being 5'8' to 5'9' tall, weighing approximately 174-175 pounds, with a medium build, dark complexion, short black hair, and brown eyes. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unsettling, as he seemingly vanished without a trace from a wooded path while on his way home. The lack of concrete evidence or confirmed sightings has left his family, community, and investigators with unanswered questions for nearly two decades. The case of Dwayne Tyler Jack Ross is a poignant reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing face.Last Seen: Oct 2, 2003
