Overview

Ashley last spoke with family on July 10, 2018. She was believed to have been in North Battleford around that time.

When family members could not reach her, they reported her missing on July 22, 2018.

One of the earliest clues came when Ashley’s purse was discovered near John Paul II Collegiate on 96th Street. A member of the public turned the bag over to police, but Ashley herself was nowhere to be found.

Detailed Case Breakdown

Ashley Morin Missing Person Case: Disappearance, Investigation, and Latest Developments

Ashley Morin, a member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, disappeared in the summer of 2018 after last contacting her family on July 10, 2018. What initially appeared to be a missing person case has since become a suspected homicide investigation, though no arrests have been made and Ashley has never been found.

Her disappearance remains one of Saskatchewan’s most well-known unsolved cases involving a missing Indigenous woman. Ashley’s family has spent years raising awareness, organizing searches, and advocating for answers while investigators continue to pursue new leads.

Who Is Ashley Morin?

Ashley Morin was 25 years old when she disappeared from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was described by her family as caring, athletic, family-oriented, and someone who regularly stayed in contact with loved ones.

When communication suddenly stopped in July 2018, her family immediately knew something was wrong because disappearing without contacting relatives was completely out of character.

Ashley Morin’s Disappearance

Ashley last spoke with family on July 10, 2018. She was believed to have been in North Battleford around that time.

When family members could not reach her, they reported her missing on July 22, 2018.

One of the earliest clues came when Ashley’s purse was discovered near John Paul II Collegiate on 96th Street. A member of the public turned the bag over to police, but Ashley herself was nowhere to be found.

Investigators later confirmed there was no activity on Ashley’s:

1. Bank accounts
2. Mobile phone
3. Social media accounts

The complete absence of activity significantly increased concerns that she had come to harm.

Investigation

The Saskatchewan RCMP continued investigating Ashley’s disappearance throughout 2018 and 2019.

In 2019, investigators announced they believed Ashley was likely the victim of homicide based on witness statements and evidence gathered during the investigation. Despite this development, investigators have not publicly identified any suspects.

The Two-Tone Van

One of the most important public leads involves surveillance footage showing a:

1. Two-tone
2. Windowless van

The vehicle was seen near the area where Ashley disappeared around 9:30 p.m. on July 10, 2018.

Police continue requesting information about:

1. The driver
2. Any passengers
3. Anyone who may recognize the vehicle

Investigators believe its occupants may possess information critical to solving Ashley’s disappearance.

Family Advocacy

Ashley’s family has never stopped searching.

Over the years they have:

1. Organized annual awareness walks
2. Distributed thousands of missing person posters
3. Raised public awareness across Saskatchewan
4. Increased the reward for information
5. Continued encouraging anyone with knowledge to come forward

Their efforts have helped keep Ashley’s case in the public eye for years.

Latest Investigation Updates

Ashley Morin’s disappearance remains an active investigation.

Recent developments include:

1. The family increased the reward for information leading to Ashley’s whereabouts to $30,000.
2. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Historical Case Unit continues interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence.
3. Investigators have stated they are re-examining previous leads to ensure nothing has been overlooked.
4. Police continue seeking information about the two-tone windowless van seen near Ashley’s last known location.
5. No arrests have been announced, and Ashley remains missing.

Anyone with information—no matter how small—is encouraged to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.

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Facebook Post:
If you can join the walk, please do so, Ashley has now been missing for eight years….

The walk will take place July 10, starting at 11 a.m., leaving from the Gold Eagle Casino and travelling to Central Park, located beside the North Battleford Library in Saskatchewan

There is currently a $30,000 reward for information leading to Ashley’s whereabouts… Please keep sharing

The 31-year-old last contacted her family on July 10, 2018, and was last seen in that west-central Saskatchewan city in mid-July

A year later, Saskatchewan RCMP said they believed Ashley was the victim of a homicide based on tips and witness statements

She is described as being approximately 5’2″ tall, weighing 110 lbs with long black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing grey sweat pants, a black t- shirt with white writing on it, a black hat and sunglasses.

Anyone with information on Ashley’s whereabouts can call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers (anonymously) at 1-800-222-8477 or the RCMP “F” Division Historical Case Unit at 639-625-3156.