The Unsolved Murder of Mary Jane Hill

Mary Jane Hill
Birth: 1947
Death: March 26, 1978
Location: On highway 16 outside of Prince Rupert, BC
Cause of Death: Bronchitis and bronchopneumonia as a result of manslaughter
Status: Unsolved

A Little Bit About Mary Jane Hill’s Case: Mary Jane Hill, 31, was found dead on March 26, 1978, along Highway 16, also known as the notorious “Highway of Tears” that runs through northern British Columbia. An inquest report stated that her death was “a result of manslaughter,” but no one has ever been charged. Her daughter, Vicky Hill, has been searching for answers since then. She says there’s been little investigation into the cold case, but she sees ample evidence that someone had left her mother to die by the highway. In 2017, Vicki spoke at the MMIWG inquiry hearings in Smithers, B.C. She spoke about the frustration she has that her mother is not recognized by the RCMP as a victim of the Highway of Tears.

If you have any information regarding the death of Mary Jane Hill, you are encouraged to contact the Prince Rupert PS at 250-624-2136.

Sources:
Justice For Native People
CBC – Missing & Murdered: The Unsolved Cases of Indigenous Women and Girls
Vancouver Sun