Island Crime

Island Crime

Laura Palmer

Season 7-'Evaporated' explores the disappearance of Victoria's Ian Indridson. Season 6: ‘Sweethearts’ examines the unsolved cases of three teenage girls who were murdered in Victoria, Canada between 1990 and 1991. Season 5: ‘Whiskey Creek’ is the untold story of a Halloween night massacre. Season 4: ‘Finding Amber’ follows the case of a Port Alberni woman who disappeared on July 8, 2022. Season 3: ‘Missing Michael’ is the story of Michael Dunahee, a little boy from Victoria, BC, who vanished from a playground in 1991 at the age of 4. Season 2: ‘Gone Boys’ follows the mystery of men who have gone missing in recent years on Vancouver Island. Season 1: ‘Where is Lisa?’ digs into the d...

S7 E5 Foul Bay

S7 E5 Foul Bay

Warning: This episode includes expert interviews and details which may be disturbing to anyone who has lost a loved one to drowning.If Ian Indridson went into the ocean, by accident or with intention, why was he never found? What does science tell us about the likelihood Ian would have disappeared without a trace if he went into the sea that January morning?Thank you to CHEK News for use of archival news tape featuring CHEK Reporter Mary Griffin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

Feb 21, • 38:42

S7 E4 Adrift

S7 E4 Adrift

Ian's a senior government public affairs officer, privy to the inner workings of the highest ranks. Could Ian Indridson's colleagues hold the clue to why Ian chose to walk away on that cool January morning? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, • 45:12

S7 E3 Dead Zone

S7 E3 Dead Zone

Convinced her husband may yet be alive, frustrated with what she views as a lack of interest by police, Ian Indridson's wife Gloria turns to private investigators… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, • 33:50

S7 E2 What Lies Beneath?

S7 E2 What Lies Beneath?

Boring bureaucrat. That’s the image of Ian Indridson that some may have seen in his Missing Person poster. He’s a senior government spokesperson. A happily married man whose colleagues describe him as a creature of habit. In this episode, we begin peeling back the layers to uncover some conflicting aspects of Ian Indridson's personality that may be clues to what happened to him and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, • 41:21

S7 E1 Untethered

S7 E1 Untethered

What happens after Ian walks away from his home that cool January morning? Inside the frantic search for Ian Indridson. Possible sitings in two unlikely places. A glimpse into an area of interest which suggests he may have chosen to leave his life behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, • 42:57

Island Crime Season 7 'Evaporated' Coming Soon...

Island Crime Season 7 'Evaporated' Coming Soon...

On a cool cloudy January morning in 2022, Ian Indridson makes himself some eggs, plays with his dog, walks out the door of his Victoria home, and disappears. Island Crime Season 7 introduces you to a man described as a 'rock star' senior B.C. government public affairs officer and explores why he vanishes from a life he once loved. The series will begin rolling out on January 24th, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, • 1:35

S1 E15 Cold

S1 E15 Cold

Retired RCMP detective Doug Hogg is one of the first investigators on Lisa Marie Young's file after she was reported missing back in 2002. He looks back at the case and what it will take to bring justice now for Lisa.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2024 • 44:30

S1 E15 Cold

S1 E15 Cold

Retired RCMP detective Doug Hogg is one of the first investigators on Lisa Marie Young's file after she was reported missing back in 2002. He looks back at the case and what it will take to bring justice now for Lisa.

Nov 29, 2024 • 44:30

A game-changing development in crime investigations is being underused in Canada, experts say

A game-changing development in crime investigations is being underused in Canada, experts say

Investigative genetic genealogy has been hailed as the biggest breakthrough in investigations since the fingerprint. And yet only a handful of police forces in Canada are using it.  Why? And what will it take to address the challenges of moving forward?

Nov 19, 2024 • 50:15

Talking True Crime with David Ridgen

Talking True Crime with David Ridgen

An interview with 'Someone Knows Something' host David Ridgen about true crime podcasting and his new season of SKS - The Christine Harron Case.SPOILER ALERT: David goes into some detail about his new season.

Nov 6, 2024 • 46:34

S4 E9 The Dark Grey Tote

S4 E9 The Dark Grey Tote

On October 16th, 2024, the RCMP release a video of Justin Hall driving Amber Manthorne's white jeep, stopping at a gas station and revealing a dark grey tote in the back of the vehicle which may contain Amber's body. They name the late Justin Hall as a person of interest in Amber's disappearance and admit they do not believe Amber Manthorne is alive. It's a devastating development to an already heartbreaking case. The police video is posted on the Island Crime Facebook page. If you have informat

Oct 17, 2024 • 25:47

S6 E11 Angel

S6 E11 Angel

Shelley Wright was Cheri Lynn Smith's best friend. After the first episodes drop, she gets in touch. In this episode, Shelley shares a loving view of her teenage friend and provides insight into Cheri's world before and after Cheri is sex trafficked.

Sep 9, 2024 • 42:17

S6 E10 Ride or Die

S6 E10 Ride or Die

After the original series drops, new information surfaces about Kimberly Gallup's case; fresh leads and questions from people close to Kimberly in time and place.

Sep 3, 2024 • 53:54

S6 E9 Following the Trail

S6 E9 Following the Trail

In the immediate aftermath of the original Sweetheart series, the Island Crime inbox is flooded with new leads, fresh tips and reactions from those who knew and loved Kimberly Gallup, Melissa Nicholson and Cheri Lynn Smith.

May 28, 2024 • 31:36

S6 E8 Hope

S6 E8 Hope

Experts say Investigative Genetic Genealogy, also known as IGG, is showing incredible promise in solving cold cases abroad. But the technology is not yet commonly used in Canada. Could Cheri, Melissa and Kimberly’s cases one day be solved through IGG? And what’s preventing law enforcement from using it more frequently in Canada?Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

May 21, 2024 • 33:53

S6 E7 Shame

S6 E7 Shame

The 'teen hooker’ headlines are symbolic of the very real stigma and victim blaming involved in the cases of Cheri, Melissa and Kimberly. What role did the shaming of sexually exploited youth play in the murders, the investigations and how the media told their stories?Signs someone you know could be being sex trafficked.Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

May 14, 2024 • 30:38

S6 E6 Evil

S6 E6 Evil

When Melissa, Cheri and Kimberly were killed in Victoria, there may have been four serial killers preying on sex trade workers and sexually exploited youth on the coast. Who are these predators, and what has been done to exclude them from the cases on the island?Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

May 7, 2024 • 34:59

S6 E5 Boyfriends

S6 E5 Boyfriends

The men close to Cheri, Melissa and Kimberly, at the time of their deaths, are all potential suspects. Boyfriends, pimps, and sex traffickers, could any of them have wanted the girls gone?Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

Apr 30, 2024 • 51:44

S6 E4 The Stroll

S6 E4 The Stroll

Cheri, Kimberly and Melissa were all last seen on the stroll in downtown Victoria. The activities of the area starkly contrast the elegant image Victoria is trying to sell tourists. It becomes a fertile hunting ground for predators.Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

Apr 23, 2024 • 43:21

S6 E3 The Girl in Polka Dot Tights

S6 E3 The Girl in Polka Dot Tights

Melissa Nicholson’s badly beaten body is found on the side of the road.  Newspapers at the time describe her as "teen hooker #3", but her family only remembers her big smile, sparkly personality, and honey-coloured hair. The 17-year-old is last seen on the Victoria stroll.Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

Apr 16, 2024 • 41:23

S6 E2 After the Fair

S6 E2 After the Fair

Cheri Lynn Smith spends her days reading the bible and writing to her parents. Before she's killed, Cheri is lured away from her Regina home by a sex trafficker posing as her boyfriend. Not long after, a horseback rider finds her body in the underbrush outside of Victoria, B.C., Canada.Thank you to Cheri's parents for permitting me to use the audio from their interview on 'Listen Up TV' -and to host Lorna Dueck for agreeing to make the audio available to Island Crime. Subscribe to Island Crime P

Apr 9, 2024 • 40:07

S6 E1 Soft

S6 E1 Soft

For three decades, Rhonda has wondered why someone killed her high school friend Kimberly Gallup. Kimberly was a girl who loved the Kansas City Chiefs and Bon Jovi. Her death has a lasting impact on all who knew her. Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

Apr 2, 2024 • 46:26

Coming Soon: Season Six, Sweethearts

Coming Soon: Season Six, Sweethearts

The year is 1990 and within about 12 months three teenage girls will be murdered in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Before they were found dead, all three girls were lured into sex trafficking with promises of love and money. Today, it's been more than thirty years since they were killed, and their killer, or killers, have never been found. Island Crime Season 6: Sweethearts exposes the stigma surrounding their deaths and asks whether time and technology can finally bring justice for their families. New

Mar 14, 2024 • 2:24

S1 E14 Speak Up or Shut Up

S1 E14 Speak Up or Shut Up

If you were accused of being involved in a terrible crime what would you do? William Curry is anxious to clear his name once and for all. He's tired of rumours suggesting he was involved in Lisa Marie Young's disappearance. Christopher Adair has chosen to remain silent. Now one of his relatives wants to put an end to the secrecy.

Nov 24, 2023 • 58:14

Unfinished Business: Updates to S1-5

Unfinished Business: Updates to S1-5

Island Crime is committed to keeping 'cold cases' in the public eye and leaving no stone unturned. In this episode, you'll hear an update to Island Crime Seasons 1-5.

Oct 24, 2023 • 29:11

S4 E8 Fire

S4 E8 Fire

As Amber's hometown prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, a forest fire severs the connection to the community. Port Alberni quietly grieves her loss, still waiting for answers. In this episode, a woman believes she may have witnessed Amber and her boyfriend together the weekend after her disappearance. And a man who never knew Amber, becomes an online antagonist, provoking a response.This episode was recorded and edited before news of Justin Hall's death became public.

Jul 6, 2023 • 34:13

S4 E7 Forever Forty

S4 E7 Forever Forty

As the first anniversary of Amber Manthorne's disappearance approaches, her family and friends prepare to say their goodbyes and celebrate Amber's life.  Meanwhile, the search for Amber and the investigation into her case carries on. In this episode, Amber's sister Shannon speaks publicly for the first time and an avid river adventurer shares that he might have found evidence, which could be helpful to the investigation.This episode was recorded and edited before news of Justin Hall's death beca

Jul 6, 2023 • 33:34

S5 E8 Fury, Fear and Solace: The Impact of Whiskey Creek

S5 E8 Fury, Fear and Solace: The Impact of Whiskey Creek

Don't poke the bear. It's a warning I heard a number of times as I worked on the story of 'Whiskey Creek'. After almost three years of silence, reverberations from the series are being felt across the island. I'll open up about the aftermath of reporting on this story and the knock-on effects on the victims' families.Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.For more information about subscriptions visit: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/subscriptions/

Jun 20, 2023 • 26:31

S5 E7 Nowhere To Go

S5 E7 Nowhere To Go

When Shawn McGrath emerged from incarceration he wound up out in the woods.  What could have helped him succeed outside of prison? And how can we prevent another Whiskey Creek from happening?Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.For more information about subscriptions visit: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/subscriptions/

Jun 13, 2023 • 20:53

S5 E6 No Angel

S5 E6 No Angel

John McGrath knows his boy, Shawn, was no angel. And now, years later, he's ready to share his theory about the Whiskey Creek murders for the first time.Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.For more information about subscriptions visit: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/subscriptions/

Jun 6, 2023 • 31:37

S5 E5 Payback

S5 E5 Payback

Two weeks before the Whiskey Creek shootings, a young woman’s body is found on a nearby highway. The 22-year-old knew the Whiskey Creek victims and spent time there. Is her death somehow connected?Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.For more information about subscriptions visit: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/subscriptions/

May 30, 2023 • 43:22

S5 E3 Captive?

S5 E3 Captive?

A Vancouver Island mother believes her son may have been held hostage at Whiskey Creek. In her eyes, he is an innocent victim in an act of vigilantism. But he has never been named publicly as one of the victims. What will his mom do in order to seek justice for her boy? Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

May 23, 2023 • 33:09

S5 E4 The Survivor

S5 E4 The Survivor

Today, the lone survivor of the Whiskey Creek massacre lives in fear that those responsible for the slaughter are still planning to finish him off. After the attack, he fled to the mainland, warned never to return. But now he wants to come home. Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.For more information about subscriptions visit: https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/subscriptions/

May 23, 2023 • 23:50

S5 E2 Trouble Comes to Town

S5 E2 Trouble Comes to Town

Fresh out of jail and with nowhere to go, Shawn McGrath lands in a trailer in Whiskey Creek. That's when problems in the community begin. His encampment in the woods is a magnet for the young and vulnerable. How far will the community go to protect their own?Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

May 16, 2023 • 31:33

S5 E1 Fireworks

S5 E1 Fireworks

It's Halloween Night 2020. Neighbours hear loud noises coming from the bush. They assume the sounds are fireworks marking late night festivities. The next afternoon a dirt biker stumbles across a scene straight out of a Hollywood drama. Burned out vehicles, three dead bodies, four dead dogs and, incredibly, a survivor. Subscribe to Island Crime Plus for early access to episodes, all ad-free.

May 9, 2023 • 33:24

Coming Soon: Whiskey Creek

Coming Soon: Whiskey Creek

On Halloween night in 2020, a mass shooting took place near the resort community of Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island. Three people are found dead in a make-shift encampment deep in the woods. Beside them, four dead dogs and a burned-out trailer. Now, more than two years on, the case is at a standstill.  Island Crime Season 5: Whiskey Creek explores the secrecy and fear surrounding the shootings.New episodes coming May 9.

Apr 25, 2023 • 1:40

S3 E12 The Man in the Brown Van (Part2)

S3 E12 The Man in the Brown Van (Part2)

If you have information please contact the Victoria Police: https://vicpd.ca/michaeldunaheetips/

Feb 17, 2023 • 34:16

S3 E11 The Man in the Brown Van (Part 1)

S3 E11 The Man in the Brown Van (Part 1)

No charges were ever laid in the alleged attempted abduction and Michael Dunahee's disappearance remains unsolved. If you have information please contact the Victoria Police: https://vicpd.ca/michaeldunaheetips/

Feb 17, 2023 • 39:39

S1 E13 Hot Tub Time Machine

S1 E13 Hot Tub Time Machine

Jason is recalling the events from that night to the best of his recollection. It's been more than 20 years and he admits he was drinking that evening. No one else who was at either of the gatherings has spoken about what happened. But his descriptions are consistent with the facts of the case as they are known.

Feb 6, 2023 • 35:26

S1 E12 Hornets' Nest

S1 E12 Hornets' Nest

Twenty years on, there are now new searches for Lisa Marie Young. The fresh attention is reopening old wounds and bringing unwanted attention to some.  You'll hear from a man who had a relationship with Lisa the year before she vanished. & William Curry, a former criminal who once approached Lisa's father Don Young with an offer to help, shares his perspective on Lisa's disappearance.

Nov 29, 2022 • 50:09

S2 Update: A Gone Boy No More: Brandon Cairney

S2 Update: A Gone Boy No More: Brandon Cairney

Brandon Cairney has been missing since October 2017. On September 22nd 2022, Brandon surfaced alive. Listen to the original story of Brandon's disappearance in Episode 1 of 'Gone Boys'.

Sep 24, 2022 • 15:49

S4 E6 Darkness

S4 E6 Darkness

Amber's disappearance devastates those who love her. In this episode, close friends wrestle with the thought of life without Amber and look to the past to find clues about what was really going on in Amber's world.Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact

Sep 1, 2022 • 46:29

S4 E5 The Summer Girl

S4 E5 The Summer Girl

Amber lives for summer. She works at a boat shop, her home is out at the lake and she makes the most out of the sunny season. A colleague, a friend and a woman Amber never met, shine a light on how Amber's bright spark may have been darkened forever.None of the allegations of abuse involving Justin have been proven.Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality

Sep 1, 2022 • 30:14

S4 E4 The Boyfriend

S4 E4 The Boyfriend

Tensions are high in Amber's hometown of Port Alberni, while Amber remains missing. What can be learned of Amber's boyfriend, allegedly the last person known to be with her before she vanishes?Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information and has not already spoken with police is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCM

Aug 16, 2022 • 48:17

S4 E3 On Edge

S4 E3 On Edge

As time passes with no sign of Amber, friends fear the worst. The town is on edge and the behaviour of Amber's boyfriend adds to the tension. Amber Manthorne has not been found. The search for her is ongoing. While her disappearance is certainly out of character, it may not be a crime. Police have not ruled out criminality in her case. Anyone who may have information, and has not already spoken with police, is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. And if you want to help suppor

Aug 8, 2022 • 26:04

S4 E2 Amber's Heart of Gold

S4 E2 Amber's Heart of Gold

Amber is a cherished member of her Port Alberni community; a loyal friend, devoted daughter, a really ‘cool chick’, bubbly, and always cheerful. So it's no surprise that a community of people dubbed 'Amber's Army' have come together to help find her. Amidst the desperate search for Amber, friends take time to talk about her and answer questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.In this episode, host Laura Palmer talks to one of Amber's closest pals, a Chief of a local First N

Aug 8, 2022 • 49:16

S4 E1 An Empty Cottage

S4 E1 An Empty Cottage

When 40-year-old Amber Manthorne fails to show up to work on Friday, July 8th, 2022, her friends immediately believe something is wrong. At first, it is thought that Amber is with her boyfriend, Justin Hall, but then Justin surfaces days later, without Amber, leaving more questions than answers.In this episode, host Laura Palmer outlines the timeline of events surrounding Amber's disappearance and sits down with Amber's friend, and family spokesperson, Kristie St. Claire.Amber Manthorne has not

Aug 8, 2022 • 36:06

S1 E11 Red Jag Guy: Part 2

S1 E11 Red Jag Guy: Part 2

Christopher William Adair is the last person known to be seen with Lisa Marie Young before she vanished in 2002. He has never been charged in connection with her disappearance and detectives currently investigating the case can't say much about him.  But now there is a $50,000 reward for information that could lead investigators to Lisa's remains. Where is Lisa?: Red Jag Guy marks the 20th anniversary of Young's disappearance with a two-part story of the man who gave her a ride in a red Jaguar t

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:02:27

S1 E10 Red Jag Guy: Part 1

S1 E10 Red Jag Guy: Part 1

“Don't get into a vehicle with a driver you don't know.” This was the golden rule Don Young taught his daughter, Lisa Marie Young. But twenty years ago, on June 29th 2002, Lisa broke her father's rule. She got into a red Jaguar driven by a charming young man and was never seen alive again.Where is Lisa?: Red Jag Guy marks the 20th anniversary of Young's disappearance with a two-part story of the man behind the wheel. The man is Christopher William Adair, and the myth in Lisa's story is that the

Jun 21, 2022 • 47:26

S3 E10 Waiting for a Miracle

S3 E10 Waiting for a Miracle

What has changed when it comes to keeping kids safe from abductors?

Mar 22, 2022 • 49:41

S3 E9 Could Michael Dunahee Be Alive?

S3 E9 Could Michael Dunahee Be Alive?

If Michael is alive, DNA is the most likely way he will be found. The police have now put together Michael's DNA from his old toys and a hat.

Mar 15, 2022 • 47:57

S3 E8 Witness to a Stranger Abduction?

S3 E8 Witness to a Stranger Abduction?

81 year old Norma doesn't want to go to her grave without knowing what happened to Michael. She believes she witnessed his abduction.

Mar 8, 2022 • 40:48

S3 E7 Monsters in Our Midst

S3 E7 Monsters in Our Midst

Detective Robertson says her gut tells her the person responsible is likely already on their radar.

Mar 1, 2022 • 57:03

S3 E6 A Dangerous Offender

S3 E6 A Dangerous Offender

Does a dangerous offender currently incarcerated  in a Canadian prison, hold the key to what happened to Michael Dunahee on March 24th 1991?

Feb 22, 2022 • 42:21

S3 E5 The Milwaukee Barber

S3 E5 The Milwaukee Barber

There are few names publicly associated as possible suspects in Michael’s case. One of them is Vernon Seitz. The deceased Milwaukee barber makes disturbing confessions to his psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Fetter. One of Michael’s missing posters is found in Seitz’s home after he dies. Did he have anything to do with Michael’s abduction?

Feb 15, 2022 • 47:52

S3 E4 Digging in to the Dunahee File.

S3 E4 Digging in to the Dunahee File.

From afar it may appear that there is just nothing. But the opposite is true. There are many suspects and it is possible whomever is responsible has already  been identified.Retired Detective Al Cochrane believes there is someone out there with a specific piece of information who needs to step forward in order for the Dunahees to know what happened to their son Michael.

Feb 8, 2022 • 45:04

S3 E3 The Investigation Begins

S3 E3 The Investigation Begins

In this episode you'll hear about the extraordinary lengths taken to solve the case. Retired Detective Sergeant Don Bland describes the efforts as like 'the war measures act'. Police contact the American space agency to try to get satellite pictures. The BC government flies 9 detectives down to Quantico Virginia, to consult with the F.B.I .Michael's grandmother Cathy Jeffries reflects on memories of Michael and recalls searching for him with one of Michael's other grandmothers.On Sunday March 24

Feb 1, 2022 • 1:00:28

S3 E2 Hellcats

S3 E2 Hellcats

Crystal's team mates 'The Hellcats' are the first to search for Michael. They will later be hypnotized to jar memories. Witnesses to one of Canada's greatest unsolved mysteries, their friendships transcend time and tragedy.In this episode the players walk through Sunday March 24th 1991,  the minutes and hours immediately following Michael's disappearance.John Ducker  will go on to become Victoria's Deputy Police Chief. In 1991, he is one of the junior officers called in to assist with the search

Jan 25, 2022 • 51:06

S3 E1 Vanished

S3 E1 Vanished

In this episode you will hear the voice of Michael Dunahee himself. Michael's parents Bruce & Crystal Dunahee shared home video with Producer Laura Palmer. Felicia Bernier was one of Michael's little chums. She describes her friend Michael through the lens of a childhood playmate. She talks about his love of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And how losing her buddy in such tragic circumstances impacted her life.  Bruce and Crystal Dunahee reflect on their life as a family before Michael vanishe

Jan 18, 2022 • 39:18

Season 3: Missing Michael

Season 3: Missing Michael

The cliche 'It's every parent's nightmare' certainly fits the narrative of the disappearance of 4-year-old Michael Dunahee. On a spring day in 1991, Michael vanished from a playground in Victoria, BC while his parents were nearby. The adorable dimpled little boy with tousled blond hair captured the attention of the entire country. His case remains one of the largest unsolved mysteries in Canada. What happened to little Michael on that day? Could he still be alive?Listen to Island Crime, Season 3

Jan 4, 2022 • 2:58

Island Crime: Season 3, coming soon

Island Crime: Season 3, coming soon

Season 3: Missing Michael. Available January 2022.

Nov 26, 2021 • 0:49

Update Spring 2021

Update Spring 2021

Questions answered, exclusive new information on the missing men and the latest reaction to the ‘Gone Boys’ investigation.

Mar 29, 2021 • 28:04

S2E7: If the Missing Could Talk

S2E7: If the Missing Could Talk

Daniel MacDonnell’s dad wishes his son had sought help for his mental health. But like many men, Daniel struggled along on his own. Now Daniel is gone. Why self-reliance could be a death sentence for men like Daniel.

Mar 22, 2021 • 38:33

If the Missing Could Talk

If the Missing Could Talk

Daniel MacDonnell’s dad wishes his son had sought help for his mental health. But like many men, Daniel struggled along on his own. Now Daniel is gone. Why self-reliance could be a death sentence for men like Daniel.

Mar 22, 2021 • 38:15

S2E6: Window Shopping

S2E6: Window Shopping

If there is a serial predator on the island, it’s possible they have targeted victims alone on the roadside. A criminologist, a criminal profiler and an FBI analyst bring their expertise to an exploration of the serial killer theory.

Mar 15, 2021 • 31:56

S2E5: Misfits

S2E5: Misfits

Loral McLeod is determined to find her handsome charismatic big brother Kelly. In the years before he goes missing Kelly’s life spirals downward into addiction and homelessness. Now Loral believes her brother was murdered.

Mar 8, 2021 • 45:31

S2E4: The Body Count

S2E4: The Body Count

Meet the RCMP statistician, the coroners and the dominatrix working to understand the data points representing the missing men’s cases.

Mar 1, 2021 • 38:45

S2E3: Homies

S2E3: Homies

Ian Henry loves drumming, spear fishing and cycling. He is 26 when he disappears from the small island community, he calls home. Ian suffers from schizophrenia; without his medication he can’t function. His disappearance along with those of other men in his Cowichan First Nation has left his community unable to move forward.

Feb 22, 2021 • 42:41

S2E2: The Talking Boards

S2E2: The Talking Boards

14 year old Desmond Peter was last seen walking along the side of the highway. As a child Desmond witnessed a horrific murder which upended his world and altered the course of his life. Rumours abound about Desmond’s fate, but his family fears he may have been a victim of a predator.

Feb 15, 2021 • 55:29

S2E1: The Boy Who Loved Christmas

S2E1: The Boy Who Loved Christmas

Thousands of people go missing each year. But almost all of them are found. But on Vancouver Island, young men are going missing and staying missing. Brandon Cairney is athletic, handsome and bright. Then, one tragic night he suffers a brain injury in a car accident and his life takes a tragic turn. Brandon vanishes from his small island community leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

Feb 8, 2021 • 46:46

Season 2: Gone Boys

Season 2: Gone Boys

To the public they are faces on faded missing person posters. To their parents, they are their boys, and they are gone. Most missing persons cases are resolved quickly. But on Vancouver Island in recent years, some men have vanished without a trace. Follow the mystery of Vancouver Island’s missing men, on ‘Gone Boys’ Island Crime Season 2.

Jan 29, 2021 • 2:11

S1E9 Bob’s Story

S1E9 Bob’s Story

After Lisa Marie Young disappeared in 2002, a meth dealer named Bob heard rumours that Lisa had been murdered at a specific location. Alone, he searched. Now 18 years later, a police team is conducting searches in this same spot. And Bob has just come forward with a new piece of information, possible evidence of what happened the night Lisa vanished.

Jan 21, 2021 • 31:02

Update: 2020 Summer of Hope

Update: 2020 Summer of Hope

Lisa’s hometown was once dubbed ‘the city without pity’, an allusion to dark themes of drugs, gangs, and a conspiracy of silence thwarting the investigation into Lisa’s case. In the summer of 2020, Lisa’s community finally steps up for her, embracing her story in ways both symbolic and significant. And cracks begin to form, opening … Continue reading "Update: 2020 Summer of Hope"

Aug 19, 2020 • 22:53

Update: 2020 Summer of Hope

Update: 2020 Summer of Hope

Lisa's hometown was once dubbed 'the city without pity', an allusion to dark themes of drugs, gangs, and a conspiracy of silence thwarting the investigation into Lisa's case. In the summer of 2020, Lisa's community finally steps up for her, embracing her story in ways both symbolic and significant. And cracks begin to form, opening up a no longer cold case.

Aug 19, 2020 • 0:22

S1E8: The RCMP break their silence

S1E8: The RCMP break their silence

For 9 months, the Mounties refused requests to be interviewed for this podcast. Now, the lead investigator on Lisa Marie Young’s case, Cpl Markus Muntener and spokesperson Const. Gary O’Brien sit down for an in-depth interview about the investigation.

Jun 27, 2020 • 48:47

Episode 8: The RCMP break their silence

Episode 8: The RCMP break their silence

For 9 months, the Mounties refused requests to be interviewed for this podcast. Now, the lead investigator on Lisa Marie Young's case, Cpl Markus Muntener and spokesperson Const. Gary O'Brien sit down for an in-depth interview about the investigation.

Jun 26, 2020 • 0:48

Episode 7: A Witness & One That Got Away

Episode 7: A Witness & One That Got Away

After the first episodes drop, interest in Lisa Marie Young's case explodes. In Episode 7, you'll hear perspectives from two women who came forward after listening to 'Where is Lisa?' They have important information to share about the night Lisa vanished, and about one of the individuals who is a person of interest in Lisa Marie Young's case.

Jun 26, 2020 • 0:47

S1E7: A Witness & One That Got Away

S1E7: A Witness & One That Got Away

After the first episodes drop, interest in Lisa Marie Young's case explodes. In Episode 7, you'll hear perspectives from two women who came forward after listening to 'Where is Lisa?' They have important information to share about the night Lisa vanished, and about one of the individuals who is a person of interest in Lisa Marie Young's case.

Jun 26, 2020 • 44:38

Episode 6: Justice for Lisa?

Episode 6: Justice for Lisa?

This episode comes full circle with an introduction to those who sparked the inspiration for this podcast: Musician Alison Crowe was friends with Lisa and wrote a beautiful haunting song in her memory, Alison’s manager and former white collar crime investigator Adrian du Plessis, and the tenacious high school friend and advocate Cyndy Hall.

May 28, 2020 • 0:29

Episode 5: A Tipster and an Outside Investigator

Episode 5: A Tipster and an Outside Investigator

David was a self described gangster and bad guy. Now he’s a born again Christian who claims to have inside information on what happened to Lisa. Lorimer Shenher is a former police detective who wrote a book about a serial killer he helped catch. Two men worlds apart, share their unique perspectives on Lisa’s case.

May 28, 2020 • 0:40

Episode 4: Bones in the woods

Episode 4: Bones in the woods

In their desperation, with no new leads, Lisa’s family turn to a psychic for help. Norm Pratt describes himself as a spiritual intuitive. He has successfully worked with police to find missing people. Norm heads into the forest with Lisa’s loved ones to search for Lisa.

May 28, 2020 • 0:32

S1E6: Justice for Lisa?

S1E6: Justice for Lisa?

The last of the original planned episodes of S1. This  episode introduces those who sparked the inspiration for this podcast: Musician Alison Crowe was friends with Lisa and wrote a haunting song in her memory, Alison’s manager and former white collar crime investigator Adrian DuPlessis, and the tenacious high school friend and advocate Cyndy Hall. As new information surfaces the series continues...

May 27, 2020 • 28:24

S1E5: A Tipster and an Outside Investigator

S1E5: A Tipster and an Outside Investigator

Dave was a self described gangster and bad guy. Now he’s a born again Christian who claims to have inside information on what happened to Lisa. Lorimer Shenher is a former police detective who wrote a book about a serial killer he helped catch. Two men worlds apart, share their unique perspectives on Lisa’s case.

May 26, 2020 • 36:05

S1E4: Bones in the woods

S1E4: Bones in the woods

In their desperation, with no new leads, Lisa’s family turn to a psychic for help. Norm Pratt describes himself as a spiritual intuitive. He has successfully worked with police to find missing people. Norm heads into the forest with Lisa’s loved ones to search for Lisa.

May 25, 2020 • 30:22

S1E3: Searching for Lisa

S1E3: Searching for Lisa

CHEK TV Reporter Kendall Hanson is a rookie when he is first assigned the story of the search for Lisa Marie Young. Kendall will forge a lifelong friendship with Lisa’s mother Joanne. In Episode 3, Kendall details his fascination with Lisa’s story, and why eighteen years on Lisa’s case still keeps him awake at night.

May 24, 2020 • 38:39

S1E2: Lisa is Missing

S1E2: Lisa is Missing

The evening Lisa vanished began in the most ordinary way. Lisa and her dad watched TV and enjoyed a beer together. They were close. When she says goodbye and heads out into the night to meet friends, Lisa’s father Don Young has no idea he will never see Lisa again. Don recounts what happened that night and describes the immediate aftermath of losing Lisa.

May 23, 2020 • 43:57

Episode 3: Searching for Lisa

Episode 3: Searching for Lisa

CHEK TV Reporter Kendall Hanson is a rookie when he is first assigned the story of the search for Lisa Marie Young. Kendall will forge a lifelong friendship with Lisa’s mother Joanne. In Episode 3, Kendall details his fascination with Lisa’s story, and why eighteen years on Lisa’s case still keeps him awake at night.

May 22, 2020 • 0:41

Episode 2: Lisa is Missing

Episode 2: Lisa is Missing

The evening Lisa vanished began in the most ordinary way. Lisa and her dad watched TV and enjoyed a beer together. They were close. When she says goodbye and heads out into the night to meet friends, Lisa’s father Don Young has no idea he will never see Lisa again. Don recounts what happened that night and describes the immediate aftermath of losing Lisa.

May 22, 2020 • 0:45

S1E1: Who is Lisa Marie Young?

S1E1: Who is Lisa Marie Young?

Lisa fits the true crime victim cliche. The petite stunning brunette is just 21 when she disappears. In Episode 1 the focus is squarely on the victim as we meet her friends and family and discover who Lisa was in life, and why losing Lisa continues to haunt those who love her the most.

May 22, 2020 • 40:33

Episode 1: Who is Lisa Marie Young?

Episode 1: Who is Lisa Marie Young?

Lisa fits the true crime victim cliche. The petite stunning brunette is just 21 when she disappears. In Episode 1 the focus is squarely on the victim as we meet her friends and family and discover who Lisa was in life, and why losing Lisa continues to haunt those who love her the most.

May 22, 2020 • 0:46

Season 1: Where is Lisa?

Season 1: Where is Lisa?

On a long weekend in the summer of 2002, Lisa Marie Young went out to celebrate a friend’s birthday. There were big changes ahead; a move to a new apartment, a fresh start on a career with big dreams of becoming a sportscaster. But that night, Lisa got into a red jaguar with a young … Continue reading "Season 1: Where is Lisa?"

May 18, 2020 • 2:58

Introducing Island Crime: Season 1: Where is Lisa?

Introducing Island Crime: Season 1: Where is Lisa?

On a long weekend in the summer of 2002, Lisa Marie Young went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. There were big changes ahead; a move to a new apartment, a fresh start on a career with big dreams of becoming a sportscaster. But that night, Lisa got into a red jaguar with a young man from a prominent family and was never seen again. People who live in Lisa's hometown believe they know who is responsible for her disappearance. Producer Laura Palmer explores the tragic real life tale behind an

May 18, 2020 • 0:02

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