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 ...
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In 1968 the brutal murder of schoolboy Roy Tutill created shockwaves throughout the U.K. picked up by Brian Fields whilst hitchhiking to save his bus money for a new bike, it would be 33 years before his murderer would finally be caught.By Goodfellow
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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.By Laura Palmer / Frequency Podcast Network
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Episode 13 The Disappearances of Michael Dunahee and Derrick Engebretson
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This podcast looks at 2 different child disappearances in Canada and America. In both cases they are still unsolved and what happened to them is a mystery. Michael Dunahee went missing at 4 years old from a school playground within feet of his family and Derrick Engebretson disappeared from a mountain whilst with his father and grandfather.…
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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…
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Episode 12 - The Freeway Killer - William Bonin Part 1
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The awful story of William Bonin who raped and murdered hitchhikers in California in the 70's.By hansonwardtransport
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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 …
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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.…
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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.By Laura Palmer / Frequency Podcast Network
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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.…
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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.…
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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 audi…
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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.By Laura Palmer / Frequency Podcast Network
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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 Se…
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The chilling unsolved story of The Alphabet Murders that targeted 3 young girls who had double initials. Each victim was a girl aged 10 or 11. Each girls first name began with the same letter as her surname. Then each girl's body was found in or near a town with the same letter.By hansonwardtransport
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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.…
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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.By Laura Palmer / Frequency Podcast Network
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In this podcast we look at the unidentified remains found in the USA who even after years have passed have remained nameless - and also their murderers have never been brought to justice.By hansonwardtransport
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Episode 9 - The Black Panther - Donald Neilson and Lesley Whittle
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Donald Neilson alias the "Black Panther," was an English armed robber kidnapper and murderer. From 1971, he committed a series of robberies of sub-post offices; in 1974, Neilson killed three men during these robberies. In 1975, he kidnapped Lesley Whittle, an heiress from Highly, Shropshire who died in his captivity. He was arrested later that year…
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Episode 8 - UK Unidentified Remains Podcast
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This podcast covers several unidentified and as yet unsolved sets of human remains found in areas of the UK. Despite extensive investigative work by the police they still remain un-named and so do their murderers.By hansonwardtransport
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Episode 7 - The Temple Woods Murders - Carol Lannen and Elizabethe McCabe
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The 2 murders we are covering today are some of Scotlands most notorious unsolved murders and led to one of its largest manhunts. Carol Lannen and Elizabeth McCabe were found a year apart in 1979/1980 in the same spot after going missing from the city of Dundee. They remained unsolved to this day.By hansonwardtransport
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Episode 6 - Adelaide Oval The abductions of Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon
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On a sunny day on 25th August 1973 in Adelaide, Australia. Joanne 11 and Kirste 5 went to the toilet at a football game in the Adelaide Oval - and disappeared from the face of the world.By hansonwardtransport
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Episode 5 - The Murders of Kate Bushell and Lyn Bryant
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A look into the 2 potentially linked cases of Kate Bushell and Lyn Bryant who were murdered whilst walking their dogs. Their murderer has never been caught despite huge media coverage. It's been over 25 years since these horrific crimes.By hansonwardtransport
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Episode 4 - The Murders of Judith and Susan Mackay
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On a sunny day on 26th August 1970 7 year old Judith Mackay and her 5 year old sister Susan walked to the bus stop for their school bus. They were never seen alive again, their battered and abused bodies were found 2 days later.By hansonwardtransport
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Episode 3 - The Beaumont Children Disappearance
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This case is every parents worst nightmare and one of Australia's longest missing persons case. On a hot summers day, even given Australia's weather, in January 1966 Jim and Nancy Beaumonts 3 children - 9 year old Jane, 7 year old Arnna and 4 year old Grant bordered a bus to nearby Glenlg Beach in Adelaide and disappeared off the face of the earth.…
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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…
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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 h…
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Episode 2 Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German
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Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were murdered in February 2017. 6 years later Richard Allen is facing murder charges. This is the story of how a walk in the woods on a warm day in Delphi, Indiana turned into every parents worst nightmare.By hansonwardtransport
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S5 E8 Fury, Fear and Solace: The Impact of Whiskey Creek
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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…
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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/s…
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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/…
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Episode 1 Michael Sams. The kidnapping of Julie Dart and Stephanie Slater
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Michael Sams kidnapped and killed Julie Dart an 18 year old girl from Leeds and kidnapped and held for ransom a Birmingham Estate Agent Stephanie Slater. This is the unbelievable story of survival in the face of a monster.By Yvonne & Andrea
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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://frequencypodcastnetwor…
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