ND EP: 4 - The Vanishing of the Jack Family

Episode 4: The Vanishing of the Jack Family

August 2nd, 1989 — Prince George, British Columbia A young Indigenous family of four accepts a late-night job offer from a mysterious stranger. Hours later, they vanish without a trace. No witnesses. No arrests. Thirty-five years later, their disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Canadian history.

In this episode, we follow the final hours of Ronnie, Doreen, Russell, and Ryan Jack — and examine the search, the anonymous phone tip, the ongoing RCMP investigation, and the painful legacy left behind.

📚 Sources used in this episode

• The Province (Aug. 13, 1989) – “Vanishing Act”
• Prince George Citizen (April 18, 1995) – “Disappearance Still Mystery”
• Prince George Citizen (July 25, 2024) – “Serious Crime Unit continues investigation…”
• CBC News – “Missing Jack family: Age-progressed photos released”
• The Strand – “The Vanishing Jack Family”
• Medium – “The Family That Vanished” by @reallyhorrifying
• Medium – “The Night an Entire Family Disappeared” by Dani Bujold
• Lake District News (Aug. 30, 1989) – “No clues in search…”
• Burns Lake Lakes District News – Interview with Mabel Jack
• Omineca Express (Aug. 2, 2018) – “29th anniversary of disappearance”
• People.com – “Jack Family Vanished After Job Offer…”
• Lake District News (Jan. 1996) – “Caller hints at fate of Jack family”

📞 Know something?

If you have any information about the Jack family’s disappearance:

📂 RCMP File Number: 1989-25284

📞 Prince George RCMP: 250‑561‑3300

📞 Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1‑800‑222‑TIPS

🌐 Visit: canadasmissing.ca

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