CANADA Marilyn Ann Byskal, 18, missing 20 June 1974, from Whitewood Falls, Manitoba, Canada

[Richard]

Marilyn Ann Byskal
Missing since June 20, 1974 from Whitewood Falls, Manitoba, Canada
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• • Date Of Birth: May 1, 1956
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 18 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8" (173 cm); 150 lbs (68 kg)
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; brown eyes.
  • Marks, Scars: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

On June 20th, 1974, while on a school organized canoe trip Byskal went missing.
Byskal was last seen at her tent when everyone first woke up in the morning.

Most present at the camp felt that Byskal fell into the fast flowing waters of the Grass River, however no one witnessed this.
An extensive 10 day water and ground search was conducted, with negative results. Foul play is suspected.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Winnipeg RCMP Cold Case Unit
204-983-5461

Crime Stoppers
1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Agency Case Number: MB10068 74-500-51

Source Information:
MACP
The Doe Network: Case File 2416DFMB

 

[musicaljoke]

There must be more to this case, if police suspect foul play when most of the people at the camp thought that she likely fell into the water.

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping for Marilyn, today is her birthday.

 

[alb1on]

There must be more to this case, if police suspect foul play when most of the people at the camp thought that she likely fell into the water.

Perhaps because they made a full search of the river and know she had returned to her tent after washing in the river. A report at Brandon Sun Newspaper Archives, Jun 24, 1974, p. 1 states;
"Drag-ging operations continued through the weekend on the Grass River about 25 miles northwest of here following the disappearance early Thursday of Marilyn Byskal, 18, of Erickson. Miss Byskal is reported to have awakened about seven o’clock Thursday, gone to the cold, fast-flowing river to wash, and returned to her tent. She left the tent again and has not been seen since."

A subsequent report at The Brandon Sun from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada on July 2, 1974 · Page 4 (also from the Brandon Sun) gives a little more detail and includes a 'presumed drowned' comment - but also notes the search (including land, river and use of dogs) and that the river was only 2-3 feet deep at the camp point.

Whilst drowning does seem most likely it is understandable that there is some doubt given the circumstances.

 

[theshadow45]

Marilyn has been missing for 46 years today.

 

[Byskal]

This school should be liable for her disappearance, her parents both died not knowing the truth of what happened to her. Someone knows the truth of what happened to her on that trip.

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping for Marilyn, today is her birthday.

 

[theshadow45]

Marilyn has been missing for 47 years today.

 

[theshadow45]

Today is Marilyn’s birthday.

 

[theshadow45]

Marilyn has been missing for 48 years today.

 

[theshadow45]

Bumping, today is Marilyn’s birthday.

 

[Richard]

Marilyn Ann Byskal, 18
Missing since 20 June 1974

 

[theshadow45]

Marilyn has been missing for 49 years today.

 

[theshadow45]

Today is Marilyn’s birthday.