Louis Charles Lathlin was 53 when he left The Pas, Manitoba, in early summer 2004 to travel to Winnipeg for a medical appointment. His wife last saw him on June 14 as he left; he traveled light, taking only grooming items and was without his dentures. He phoned his wife twice after leaving — once to say he would extend his stay for another appointment and once to ask for money. The funds were sent but never claimed and were returned to his wife the following Tuesday. No further contact followed.

Lathlin was described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, 245 pounds, with white hair, brown eyes and a scar on his forehead. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue denim jeans and a white t-shirt. His history included alcoholism, periods of rough sleeping and ties in Edmonton, and his medical issues may have been the reason for the Winnipeg visit. If anyone saw Louis after June 14, 2004, or knows anything about his movements in Winnipeg or Edmonton, please share what was seen or heard.