Jethro's Personal Story
Was Jethro staying with family in Thunder Bay?
Yes, he was staying with his aunt Dora (Sister to his father)
Where was Jethro's body discovered?
Kaministiquuia River Heritage Park
“Police did not start a missing persons investigation until _____ after Jethro’s disappearance.” pg 113
"Police did not start a missing persons investigation until 6 days after Jethro's disappearance." pg 113
Shawon (Jethro's friend) and Jethro were at a party down by the place, where Jethro was last seen alive, where were they?
Down by the Kam river
Who found Jethro's body after his disappearance/death?
Indigenous volunteers from Thunder Bay
“I'm sorry I ___ your cousin.” pg 124
What did the man at the bar try and tell Nathan?
"I'm sort I killed your cousin." pg 124
How old was Jethro when he disappeared and died?
15 years old
What physical indications caused Dora to believe that Jethro's death wasn't an accident? (Think of what Dora saw when she looked at the body)
- His stomach was not bloated
- His hands were not purple or blown up with water
- He had a three-inch wide gash on his head
- He had round contusions on his cheeks
"My nephew hasn't come home," she said. "He's just out there ____ like every other Native kid," the officer said." pg 110
"My nephew hasn't come home," she said. "He's just out there partying like every other Native kid," the officer said." pg 110
How many years after Jethro’s disappearance and death was the inquest held?
16 years
How long until someone confessed to what happened to Jethro? (Not the police, think outsiders)
Two years
“Nathan confessed to Dora that he and Jethro hadn't gone to the mall like he had told her. Instead, they went to _____.” pg 109
“Nathan confessed to Dora that he and Jethro hadn't gone to the mall like he had told her. Instead, they went to Cousin Leanne's house to drink.” pg 109
What are Jethro's parents' names?
Sam and Stella
How did Dora find out the news about Jethro’s discovery?
Through the chaos in the auditorium of DFC, students and community members reacting to the news
"At the inquest, Nathan told Thunder Bay Police lawyer Brian Gover why he hadn't told the police what the man had said: "No, I didn't tell them, 'cause I ______ the Thunder Bay Police.' pg 124
"At the inquest, Nathan told Thunder Bay Police lawyer Brian Gover why he hadn't told the police what the man had said: "No, I didn't tell them, 'cause I don't trust the Thunder Bay Police.' pg 124