Near to where her soul is: Missing hiker Melissa McDevitt is coming home

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Wednesday, 20/12/2023

Almost exactly a year after a hiker vanished in the backcountry of British Columbia the night before a trip home to Haywood County for Christmas, her remains have been located. 

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Searching for a seeker: The fearless life and tragic disappearance of Melissa McDevitt

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Wednesday, 11/01/2023

Flitting about her apartment on Vancouver Island, Melissa McDevitt had already packed her bag in preparation for the long journey from Canada’s west coast back to Haywood County. 

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