She vanished from a campsite with her phone and truck keys, leaving her tent and vehicle behind. Twelve years later, her family finally got an answer — though not the one they'd hoped for.
The Disappearance
Madison "Maddy" Scott, 20, went missing on May 28, 2011, while celebrating a friend's birthday at a campsite near Hogsback Lake, close to her hometown of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. She was last seen around 3 a.m. and disappeared with her iPhone and truck keys, leaving her tent and vehicle behind — circumstances her family and investigators considered highly unusual for her.
Years of Searching
Extensive ground, air, and water searches in the years following her disappearance failed to locate her. Her case remained high-profile in the region, with billboards, posters, and an annual community search sustaining public attention, and her family offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The Discovery
The RCMP confirmed in 2023 that Scott's remains had been found and identified by the B.C. Coroners Service. Police executed a warrant at a rural property near Vanderhoof around the same time. Investigators said the possibility of foul play has not been ruled out, though no arrests had been made as of the announcement.
Where the Case Stands
RCMP have described the investigation as active and ongoing, and continue to seek any new information from the public.
FAQ
When were Madison Scott's remains found?
Her remains were confirmed found and identified in 2023, roughly 12 years after her 2011 disappearance.
Has anyone been arrested?
No arrests had been made as of the most recent available information — this should be verified before publishing.
Is foul play suspected?
RCMP have said the possibility of foul play has not been ruled out.