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UCF #104200060 | Updated: 2026-01-02

Who Is Alberta's Banff Jane Doe?


Banff Jane Doe
3D reconstruction by Al Simsey and and Elsbeth Rodger created in 1979. Source: Unidentified Wiki

Banff Jane Doe

Calgary, Alberta — Banff Jane Doe was estimated to be between the ages of 24 and 25 when she died approximately a year prior to being found by hikers on April 8th, 1979.

Her partial skeletal remains were discovered in Banff National Park near Banff, Alberta about 300 meters off of the Trans-Canada highway. It's possible that Jane is another victim of the Highway of Tears.

Jane is thought to have been between 5'2 and 5'3 tall. She had prominent, high cheek bones and perfect teeth in her upper jaw (her lower jaw was never recovered). Her hair was thick, long, and either brown or black in color. She also is thought to be Indigenous.

Frequently Asked

There is little information available in her case and Jane remains unidentified. If you have any information regarding the death or identity of the Banff Jane Doe, you are encouraged to contact the Medical Examiner in charge of her case at 780-427-4987.

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