Eleven years ago, she was en route to Island from Sudbury
SUDBURY—Despite an over decade-long investigation led by Natashia Pickering with Please Bring Me Home and the Greater Sudbury Missing Persons group, the mysterious disappearance of Meagan Rose Pilon remains unsolved.
September 11 marked 11 years since Ms. Pilon went missing from the New Sudbury area. In 2013, she was on her way from her Sudbury home to Espanola with the trip to continue onto Manitoulin Island. However, since that time the then teenager has been missing.
Ms. Pilon, then 15, was last seen visiting her father at the hospital and later stopping by to see her brother. Her disappearance after that left investigators and her family searching for answers.
Ms. Pickering issued a heartfelt plea for anyone with information about Meagan’s disappearance to come forward, stressing that a single crucial detail could be the key to solving the case. While she and Please Bring Me Home receive tips daily, investigators urge anonymous tipsters to provide as much detail as possible, as follow-up contact is not possible.
Although good tips have been received over the years, many have been too vague to be actionable, said Ms. Pickering, citing the example of a tip mentioning “a bush in Sudbury” as insufficiently descriptive.
In a recent post online, Ms. Pickering shared that a substantial tip had been received, sparking a call to action for volunteers to aid in the investigation. The response was overwhelming, with many coming forward to offer their support.
However, Ms. Pickering has since emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and has declined to comment further, citing the need to protect the integrity of the case. While this update brings renewed hope, the family and investigators remain cautious, focused on uncovering the truth behind Meagan’s disappearance.
“We remind everyone that our anonymous tip line is available for sharing information about Meagan’s disappearance,” wrote Ms. Pickering. “Please note that our focus is solely on bringing Meagan home, and we do not pursue criminal investigations. However, we want to emphasize that withholding information or obstructing our efforts may lead to legal consequences. We urge you to do the right thing and come forward with any information you may have, as it could be crucial in bringing Meagan home.”
“The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) remains committed to investigating the circumstances of Meagan Pilon’s disappearance and finding answers for her family, friends, and the community,” said Kaitlyn Dunn, corporate communications supervisor with GSPS in a release September 11.
“Over the past decade (GSPS) has followed-up on numerous leads and interviewed several witnesses,” the GSPS said.
Ms. Pickering stated, “I’ve come to regard Meagan as one of my own, and her family as dear friends. Their unwavering strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable pain have left an indelible mark on my heart.”
This anniversary has resonated deeply with Ms. Pickering, as she has had the privilege of walking alongside Meagan’s family through their darkest moments, witnessing firsthand the anguish and heartbreak that has become their daily reality, she said.
A lifetime commitment to uncovering the truth and bringing Meagan home has only deepened, fueled by the love and respect Ms. Pickering has for this extraordinary family.
Ms. Pickering explained she has seen countless cherished moments that Meagan would have loved, including visits with her niece, which only intensify the longing for her return. “The family’s pain has been compounded by the loss of Meagan’s grandmother and her father’s courageous battle with dementia and cancer. Meagan’s father’s greatest wish is to know what happened to his beloved daughter before he leaves this world, a wish I’m determined to help fulfill,” stated Ms. Pickering.
Meagan’s father, who was recovering from back surgery at the time of her disappearance, reported a short conversation with her before she got into an unfamiliar vehicle. He attempted to contact her dozens of times after their visit, but to no avail. A friend sent to check on Meagan found her home trashed, and she was nowhere to be found, leading to a missing person report with the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
If you have any information, please contact: Please Bring Me Home anonymously at: 1-266-702-2728, or pleasebringmehome.com/anonymoustip/
Greater Sudbury Police 705-675-9171, Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
