Highway of tears
Highway 16 is known as “The Highway of Tears”. The highway of tears is in British Columbia, it streches from Prince George to Prince Rupert. Eighteen young women have either gone missing or been found killed on this highway since 1969. The women have all been between the ages of fourteen and twentyfive. A good percent of the women have been Aboriginal.
The city has now put up signs on Highway 16, warning women to not hitch hike. I think these signs will not be very affective considering most people hitch hiking on this highway probably already are aware of what has been going on. Its common sense not to get in a car with a stranger but some women or men will get in the car with anyone to get a ride instead of walking. I think they should have people to watch the highway for hitch hikers. They could drive around and make sure there isnt and if there is, the hitch hiker should get a fine.
A newer and case that I found really sad was Aielah Saric-Auger, a fourteen year old Aboriginal girl from Prince George. She had last seen her parents Febuary 2, 2006 and was found on the side of the road by a passing motorist eight days later. Her remains were found just east of Prince George near Tabor Mountain. I find it sad that someone could take the life of someone so young.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060215/saric_remains_060215
Although the investigation is still on going, they have no leads or suspects at this moment.
