Barry Edward Bedard, known as Bear, was 41 when he disappeared from Edmonton, Alberta. He was last seen May 2, 2023, near 118 Avenue and 50 Street and reported missing to police on May 20 after his family’s concern grew. He is an Indigenous man, about 6 feet 2 inches and 190 to 202 pounds, with short brown hair, brown eyes and distinctive tattoos including BEAR across the fingers of his left hand and tribal art on his neck and shoulders.

Investigators treat his disappearance as a homicide. By July 2023 the Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section had taken over, saying they believe he is deceased and that evidence points to foul play at a north Edmonton house where he was believed to be heading for a barbecue. Persons of interest have been identified but no charges have been laid; investigators described the inquiry as having slowed considerably.

Bedard had struggled with chemical dependency and suffered serious injuries in past assaults and a car crash, but was reportedly trying to turn his life around. His family, especially his mother, searched for answers; his mother later died without learning what happened to him.

If anyone knew Barry’s movements that night or has information about the north Edmonton address, can you help investigators by coming forward?