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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

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00:33:34

S4 E7 Forever Forty

Island Crime ·

2023/07/06

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 became

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00:26:31

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

Island Crime ·

2023/06/20

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/

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00:20:53

S5 E7 Nowhere To Go

Island Crime ·

2023/06/13

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/

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00:31:37

S5 E6 No Angel

Island Crime ·

2023/06/06

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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00:43:22

S5 E5 Payback

Island Crime ·

2023/05/30

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/

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00:23:50

S5 E4 The Survivor

Island Crime ·

2023/05/23

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/

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00:33:09

S5 E3 Captive?

Island Crime ·

2023/05/23

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.

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00:31:33

S5 E2 Trouble Comes to Town

Island Crime ·

2023/05/16

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.

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00:33:24

S5 E1 Fireworks

Island Crime ·

2023/05/09

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.

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00:01:40

Coming Soon: Whiskey Creek

Island Crime ·

2023/04/25

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.

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00:34:16

S3 E12 The Man in the Brown Van (Part2)

Island Crime ·

2023/02/17

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

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00:39:39

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

Island Crime ·

2023/02/17

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/

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00:35:26

S1 E13 Hot Tub Time Machine

Island Crime ·

2023/02/06

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.

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00:50:09

S1 E12 Hornets' Nest

Island Crime ·

2022/11/29

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.

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00:15:49

S2 Update: A Gone Boy No More: Brandon Cairney

Island Crime ·

2022/09/24

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'.

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00:46:29

S4 E6 Darkness

Island Crime ·

2022/09/01

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 the

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00:30:14

S4 E5 The Summer Girl

Island Crime ·

2022/08/31

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 in

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00:48:17

S4 E4 The Boyfriend

Island Crime ·

2022/08/16

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 RCMP at

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00:26:04

S4 E3 On Edge

Island Crime ·

2022/08/10

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 support

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00:49:16

S4 E2 Amber's Heart of Gold

Island Crime ·

2022/08/09

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

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