Curious to know how families feel about my involvement in their cases? Do police think I get in the way of their work? This is Vancouver Island from CBC Podcasts pulled back the curtain with me in an in-depth interview about how I approach these difficult and complex investigations. And if you’re like me, an islander, looking for stories about the news, but also the joys, frustrations, and quirks of living here, have a listen to This is Vancouver Island. Find the show on your podcast app, or her...
Apr 10, 2025•23 min
In this episode, you'll hear two never-before-published interviews. One is with the late Dallas Hulley and the other is with Lisa's mother, the late Joanne Young. I learn about these recordings when I scratch an itch I've had for a while now. It's been reported that Lisa sent Dallas a text message with the words 'Come Get Me. They won't let me leave.' I've come to believe it's most likely that the text never happened. Apologies. These two phone recordings are of poor audio quality. But given tha...
Apr 04, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 16
34 years ago, police in Canada reached out to the FBI's famed behavioural analysis unit for help on Michael Dunahee's abduction. 9 Canadian detectives flew to Quantico on a B.C. government jet. The resulting profile helped inform the investigation. But it has never been fully released to the public. In this update to 'Missing Michael, newly acquired police notes on the profile are discussed by two high-profile FBI analysts. Jim Clemente and Kathy Canning-Mello host a podcast called 'Real Crime P...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In the absence of any evidence as to whether Ian Indridson is alive or dead, those who love Ian Indridson are coming to their own conclusions about what path Ian may have taken and why. Thank you to Chek News for sharing the news archives footage you'll hear in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 28, 2025•46 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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...
Feb 21, 2025•39 min•Season 7Ep. 5
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, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 4
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 07, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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 07, 2025•2 min
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 03, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2024•50 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 06, 2024•47 min
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•26 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 03, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 21, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 14, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 07, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 16, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 ...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 02, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 24, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2023•29 min
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 06, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 06, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
