🚨 COLD CASE: MISSING WOMAN IN LONDON, ONTARIO – SHELLEY JOY DESROCHERS, 42 (AT DISAPPEARANCE) – LAST SEEN JANUARY 2, 2016
Shelley Joy Desrochers was last seen on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the Lorne Avenue and English Street area of east London, Ontario.
She left behind her identification, money, clothing, medication, cell phone (later recovered), purse (found in a home known for high drug activity), and all personal belongings. Her health card was found three years later in a walk-in clinic parking lot.
🚨 Description
- Age at Disappearance: 42 (born February 4, 1974)
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: White
- Height: 5’2″ (157 cm)
- Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
- Build: Medium
- Hair: Straight long brown / dark blonde (hairstyles may vary)
- Eyes: Hazel / Brown
- Tattoos: Rose on left upper arm, heart and bluebird on right upper arm, dolphin
- Distinguishing Feature: Distinctive “pigeon-toed” walk
- Last Seen: January 2, 2016 in the Lorne Avenue and English Street area, London
🚨 Case Details
Shelley grew up in Hamilton, attended Delta Secondary School, and enjoyed drama class. She travelled for several years after graduation. At the time of her disappearance, she had enrolled in a tourism course and planned to get her own place. She struggled with substance abuse and PTSD. Her family describes her as a lovable person who enjoyed spending time with them.
There have been unconfirmed sightings and a phone call from Mississauga in 2000, but no verified contact since 2016. Despite media attention, posters, and the podcast “Finding Shelley,” she remains missing.
🚨 How to Help
Police, friends and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information about Shelley Joy Desrochers is asked to contact the London Police Service Victims of Crime Unit or Major Crimes at 519-661-5670. Case #2016-6977 | NCMPUR #2016003652.
🔗 Source
London Police Service | Please Bring Me Home
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