Brenda Byman

Brenda was last seen by family on May 6, 1961. On May 7, Mother’s Day, while staying over at a friend’s house, 12-year-old Brenda Byman reportedly walked out of Wilmer towards Lake Enid with four other youths, and never returned. Hundreds of searchers combed the area surrounding the lake, but Brenda’s body was never located. According to police records, Brenda went hiking with Vivian Barrett, Edward Carson, John Carson and Elwood Godlien, to go swimming at Lake Enid, five kilometres north of Wilmer. Vivian and Edward left the group, leaving Brenda, John and Elwood at the lake. Some have accused the boys who were last with Brenda with her disappearance, while others speculate that she was picked up by a passerby or got lost in the bush.

Summary

  • Date of Disappearance:May 7, 1961
  • Location of Disappearance:Wilmer, B.C
  • Age at Disappearance: 12 years old
  • Date of Birth: March 10, 1949
  • Height: 4’8″
  • Weight: 90 lbs
  • Hair Color: Strawberry blonde
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Gender: Female
  • Race: Caucasian
  • Investigating Agency:Columbia Valley RCMP, Brent Ayers: 205-342-9292
  • Dental Information: None to note
  • Notable Identifiers: None to note
  • Medical Information: None to note
  • Clothing / Jewelry: Grey and faded black check slacks, faded out parka jacket dyed royal blue with fur lined pink hood, dark blue sweater, white blouse, yellow scarf with flowered four-inch border, blue and white saddle type shoes size 6.
  • Tattoos: None to note

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