On February 2, 2006, 14-year-old Aielah Saric-Auger left the mall in Prince George, British Columbia, and was expected to stay at a friend’s house for a sleepover. She never made it. Eight days later, her body was discovered by a motorist in a ditch along Highway 16—an isolated stretch of road near Tabor Mountain, nearly 20 kilometers east of the city.

Aielah’s death remains shrouded in silence and unanswered questions.

This episode we explore the heartbreaking story of Aielah Saric-Auger, whose life was stolen before it truly began. Her case is one of many along Highway 16—a corridor tragically known as the Highway of Tears. For decades, this remote route through northern British Columbia has become synonymous with the disappearances and deaths of dozens of Indigenous women and girls. Their families continue to fight for justice, visibility, and meaningful action.

Through Aielah’s story, we confront the painful truth of systemic neglect, the fear and trauma Indigenous communities have long endured, and the strength of those who continue to speak their names.

Aielah was more than a statistic. She was a daughter, a sister, and a child who deserved safety. Her story must be told—and remembered.

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