OPP Renews Appeal in Death of Nipigon Woman Vanessa Stacy-Geisler
Two years after the 34-year-old’s death, police and her family are asking anyone with information to come forward
NIPIGON — Ontario Provincial Police are renewing their appeal for information about the death of Vanessa Stacy-Geisler, a 34-year-old Nipigon woman found deceased near the Lake Superior shore on October 12, 2024.
Police say the cause of death was drowning, but investigators have not ruled out foul play.
Two years later, the investigation remains open, and Vanessa’s family is still seeking answers.
Last Seen Walking Along Riverview Street
According to OPP, Vanessa was last seen alive at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, walking along Riverview Street in Nipigon.
At approximately 3:35 p.m. that afternoon, Nipigon OPP officers responded to a report of a person in distress in the water at the Nipigon Marina.
The OPP Emergency Response Team and Underwater Search and Recovery Unit assisted with the search, but the individual was not located.
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Vanessa was found approximately 25 feet from the Lake Superior shore. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Family Appeals for Answers
In a statement released by police, Vanessa’s sister urged anyone with information to speak up.
“Two years without my sister Vanessa. I miss her every single day and our family is still searching for answers about what happened to her. If you have any information, no matter how small, please come forward. Someone out there knows something. Vanessa deserves answers. We deserve the truth. Please help us bring her story forward.”
OPP Detective Inspector Adam Wilkins, of the Criminal Investigation Branch, also appealed to the community.
“As the investigation into Vanessa STACY-GEISLER’s death continues, we believe someone in the community has information that can assist investigators. We urge them to come forward and help bring answers to Vanessa’s family.”
Investigation Continues
Nipigon OPP is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, working with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Support has been provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services, the North West Region Crime Unit, the Canine Unit, the Emergency Response Team, the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and the Regional Support Team.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nipigon OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
META description: OPP renews its appeal for information about Vanessa Stacy-Geisler’s 2024 death in Nipigon. Drowning was the cause; police have not ruled out foul play.
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