Emmanuel Simon Emond

• Emmanuel Simon Emond, a man from New Brunswick, Canada, disappeared on November 28, 1996, and remains missing to this day. His case represents one of the many cold case disappearances that have plagued New Brunswick over the decades, with extremely limited information available to the public and minimal media coverage or online discussion found during extensive research efforts.

• Full Name: Emmanuel Simon Emond
• Missing Date: November 28, 1996
• Missing From: Clair, New Brunswick (with some sources indicating Baker Brook)
• RCMP Case Number: 2014001361[Given in original query]
• Doe Network Case Number: 6478DMNB
• Age at Disappearance: Unknown
• Physical Description: Not available in accessible sources
• Emmanuel Simon Emond is officially listed among New Brunswick's 54 active missing persons cases maintained by the Gone in NB database. His case appears in multiple missing persons databases, including the Doe Network, which assigned him case number 6478DMNB and noted his addition to their system in 2024.

• According to available records, Emmanuel was last seen by his family on November 28, 1996. However, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unclear due to the limited information available in public databases and records. The lack of detailed circumstances suggests either that:
  • The initial investigation was limited in scope
  • Information has been restricted from public access
  • The case received minimal attention at the time of disappearance
  • Records from the 1990s may have been lost or not properly digitized

• Research revealed discrepancies regarding Emmanuel's location of disappearance. The Gone in NB database lists Clair, New Brunswick as his missing location, while other sources reference Baker Brook, New Brunswick. Both communities are located in Madawaska County in northwestern New Brunswick, near the Maine border, suggesting the discrepancy may involve neighboring communities or jurisdictional boundaries.
• Clair is a small francophone community along the Saint John River, directly across from Fort Kent, Maine. The area's proximity to the international border has historically been significant for cross-border movement and could be relevant to theories about Emmanuel's disappearance.

• The RCMP case number 2014001361 indicates the case was entered into their system in 2014[Given in original query], nearly 18 years after Emmanuel's disappearance. This significant time gap suggests either:
  • The case was reopened or transferred to RCMP jurisdiction in 2014
  • Previous records were consolidated into a centralized system
  • The investigation was upgraded or reclassified
  • The case appears to be classified as a cold case with limited active investigation, though it remains officially open. No evidence was found of recent investigative activities, media appeals, or family statements regarding the case.

• The most significant theory found during research suggests that Emmanuel is believed to have traveled to Mexico at some point. This theory appeared in online discussions, particularly on the Websleuths forum, where users speculated about potential connections between Emmanuel and unidentified remains found in Mexico.
• One forum post specifically mentioned: “If so, Emmanuel Emond from New Brunswick Canada is a good candidate. He was thought to have travelled from Canada to Mexico when he went missing”. However, this theory lacks substantive evidence or official confirmation from law enforcement sources.
• The Mexico theory raises several questions:
  • Was this travel voluntary or involuntary?
  • What evidence supports this theory?
  • Was this information provided by family or developed through investigation?
  • Are there connections to border crossing records?

• Given Clair's location directly on the Canada-US border, several scenarios could be considered:
  • Voluntary departure: Emmanuel may have crossed into Maine and continued south
  • Accidental crossing: Weather or other factors could have led to unintentional border crossing

Foul play involving border regions: The remote border areas could provide opportunities for criminal activity

• Research revealed extremely limited media coverage of Emmanuel's disappearance. Unlike other New Brunswick missing persons cases that have received substantial media attention, Emmanuel's case appears to have remained largely outside public awareness. This lack of coverage could be attributed to:
  • Time period factors: Missing persons cases from the 1990s received less media attention than today
  • Limited initial investigation: Minimal police activity may have resulted in reduced media interest
  • Geographic factors: Rural location may have limited media reach
  • Family privacy: Family may have chosen to keep the case private
  • Jurisdictional issues: Confusion about investigating agency may have complicated media relations

• Despite extensive searches, no family interviews, statements, or appeals were located. This absence is particularly notable given that most missing persons cases eventually involve family members speaking publicly about their loved one's disappearance. The lack of family visibility could indicate:
  • Family privacy preferences: Some families choose to avoid media attention
  • Geographic isolation: Rural New Brunswick communities may have limited media access
  • Language barriers: If the family primarily spoke French, English-language media coverage might be limited
  • Ongoing investigation sensitivities: Police may have advised against public statements

• Emmanuel's case differs significantly from other New Brunswick missing persons cases documented in the Gone in NB database. For comparison, other cases from the same era include:
  • Edmond Joseph Junior Belliveau (disappeared October 1, 1985): Extensive documentation available, family background research conducted, multiple database entries
  • Douglas Stewart Babineau (disappeared November 28, 1988): Detailed case overview available, witness statements documented, party attendance confirmed
• The contrast highlights how little information is publicly available about Emmanuel's case relative to others from similar time periods.

• Several factors have complicated efforts to gather comprehensive information about Emmanuel's case:

• Nearly three decades have passed since Emmanuel's disappearance, during which:
  • Witnesses may have died or become unreachable
  • Physical evidence may have deteriorated
  • Investigative files may have been archived or lost
  • Technology limitations of the 1990s restricted initial investigation capabilities

• Many records from 1996 predate comprehensive digital archiving:
  • Newspaper archives may not be digitized
  • Police records may not have been transferred to modern systems
  • Public databases were not maintained to current standards

• The rural location and potential cross-border elements create challenges:
  • Multiple agencies may have been involved
  • Record-keeping standards may have varied between jurisdictions
  • International cooperation protocols were less developed in 1996

• Active police investigations limit public access to information:
  • Investigation files remain confidential
  • Family contact information is protected
  • Witness statements are not publicly available

• Based on available information and analysis of similar cases, several hypotheses can be considered:

• Likelihood: Moderate
• Evidence: Mexico travel theory suggests intentional movement
• Supporting factors:
  • Young adult age group commonly associated with voluntary disappearance
  • Cross-border location provides opportunity for undetected departure
  • Lack of evidence suggesting foul play
• Challenges:
  • No apparent motive for voluntary disappearance
  • No subsequent contact with family over 28 years would be unusual
  • No financial or personal records suggesting preparation for departure

• Likelihood: Moderate to High
• Evidence: Rural location, harsh winter conditions, proximity to water bodies
• Supporting factors:
  • November disappearance coincides with dangerous weather conditions
  • Saint John River and surrounding wilderness areas pose risks
  • Limited search capabilities in 1996 may have missed remains
• Challenges:
  • No body discovered despite decades passing
  • Accidental death typically results in discovery within reasonable timeframe
  • Mexico travel theory inconsistent with local accident scenario

• Likelihood: Moderate
• Evidence: Complete disappearance with no trace
• Supporting factors:
  • Rural location provides opportunities for body concealment
  • Border region historically associated with criminal activity
  • Long-term absence of any evidence suggests deliberate concealment
• Challenges:
  • No known enemies or conflicts identified
  • No evidence of criminal activity in Emmanuel's life
  • Remote location would make targeted crime less likely

• Likelihood: Lower but possible
• Evidence: Border location, Mexico theory
• Supporting factors:
  • Proximity to US border facilitates movement
  • 1990s saw increased organized crime activity in border regions
  • Mexico theory suggests long-distance transportation
• Challenges:
  • No evidence of Emmanuel's involvement in criminal activity
  • Human trafficking patterns typically target different demographics
  • Organized crime would be unusual for rural New Brunswick in 1990s

• Request official RCMP file review to determine current investigation status
• Contact Gone in NB organization for any additional case details
• Search French-language media archives from the Madawaska County area
• Review Doe Network entries for potential connections to unidentified remains

• DNA database submissions to identify any potential matches with unidentified remains
• Cross-reference with US missing persons databases given border proximity
• Genealogical research to locate living family members willing to discuss the case
• Cold case review by specialized units with advanced forensic capabilities

• Local newspaper appeals in both English and French
• Social media campaigns targeting Maritime residents who may remember the case
• Community meetings in Clair and surrounding areas
• Podcast or documentary features to raise public awareness

• The disappearance of Emmanuel Simon Emond represents a profoundly challenging cold case characterized by minimal available information and limited public awareness. After nearly three decades, his fate remains completely unknown, with only fragmentary theories and database entries marking his absence from the lives of those who knew him.
• The case exemplifies the difficulties inherent in missing persons investigations from earlier decades, when digital record-keeping was limited, media coverage was restricted, and investigative resources were constrained. The geographic setting—a rural francophone community on an international border—adds layers of complexity that may have hindered both initial investigation and subsequent efforts to maintain public attention.
• The Mexico travel theory, while intriguing, remains unsubstantiated and raises more questions than it answers. Without access to official investigation files or family statements, it's impossible to evaluate the credibility of this information or understand how it emerged.
• What emerges most clearly from this research is how completely Emmanuel Simon Emond has vanished from public consciousness. Unlike other missing persons cases that maintain family advocacy, media attention, or online discussion communities, Emmanuel's case exists primarily as entries in databases—a stark reminder that behind every statistical entry lies a human story that deserves investigation and resolution.
• The case of Emmanuel Simon Emond underscores the critical importance of maintaining comprehensive records, engaging families and communities in ongoing awareness efforts, and applying modern investigative techniques to historical cases. Nearly three decades after his disappearance, Emmanuel deserves answers, and his family deserves closure. Until that happens, his case remains an open wound in the fabric of New Brunswick's missing persons crisis and a challenge to our collective commitment to finding the lost.
• For anyone with information about Emmanuel Simon Emond's disappearance, please contact the RCMP at canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or reference case number 2014001361.