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/ Hosted ...
Jun 20, 2023•27 min
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 13, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 06, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 25, 2023•2 min
If you have information please contact the Victoria Police: https://vicpd.ca/michaeldunaheetips/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 29, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2022•16 min
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 contac...
Sep 01, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 criminalit...
Aug 31, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 RC...
Aug 16, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 10, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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 ...
Aug 09, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 no...
Aug 08, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 th...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
“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 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What has changed when it comes to keeping kids safe from abductors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 9
81 year old Norma doesn't want to go to her grave without knowing what happened to Michael. She believes she witnessed his abduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 08, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Detective Robertson says her gut tells her the person responsible is likely already on their radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Does a dangerous offender currently incarcerated in a Canadian prison, hold the key to what happened to Michael Dunahee on March 24th 1991? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 6
There are few names publicly associated as possible suspects in Michael’s case. One of them is Vernon Seitz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 08, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 ...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 3
