Island Crime

Each season of Island Crime delves into an unsolved murder or missing person case on Vancouver Island. Host/Producer Laura Palmer updates the cases when she finds new evidence or fresh perspectives. Original journalism, leaving no stone unturned.

Season 8: 'My Best Friend Bree' -the unsolved murder of Bree Gamble (Lozano)

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 disappearance of 21-year-old Lisa Marie Young.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7

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... Note: This episode was originally recorded in May 2020. It was remixed with original script & ...

May 27, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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. Note: This episode was originally recorded in May 2020. It was remixed with original script & audio for a better listening experience in September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

May 26, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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. Note: This episode was originally recorded in May 2020. It was remixed with original script & audio for a better listening experience in September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 25, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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. Note: This episode was originally recorded in May 2020. It was remixed with original script & audio for a better listening experience in September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

May 24, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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. Note: This episode was originally recorded in May 2020. It was remixed with original script & audio for a better listening experience in S...

May 23, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 2020•3 min

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