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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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00:36:06

S4 E1 An Empty Cottage

Island Crime ·

2022/08/08

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 not been

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01:02:27

S1 E11 Red Jag Guy: Part 2

Island Crime ·

2022/06/28

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 the

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00:47:26

S1 E10 Red Jag Guy: Part 1

Island Crime ·

2022/06/21

“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

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00:49:41

S3 E10 Waiting for a Miracle

Island Crime ·

2022/03/22

What has changed when it comes to keeping kids safe from abductors?

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00:47:57

S3 E9 Could Michael Dunahee Be Alive?

Island Crime ·

2022/03/15

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.

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00:40:48

S3 E8 Witness to a Stranger Abduction?

Island Crime ·

2022/03/08

81 year old Norma doesn't want to go to her grave without knowing what happened to Michael. She believes she witnessed his abduction.

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00:57:03

S3 E7 Monsters in Our Midst

Island Crime ·

2022/03/01

Detective Robertson says her gut tells her the person responsible is likely already on their radar.

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00:42:21

S3 E6 A Dangerous Offender

Island Crime ·

2022/02/22

Does a dangerous offender currently incarcerated in a Canadian prison, hold the key to what happened to Michael Dunahee on March 24th 1991?

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00:47:52

S3 E5 The Milwaukee Barber

Island Crime ·

2022/02/15

There are few names publicly associated as possible suspects in Michael’s case. One of them is Vernon Seitz. The deceased Milwaukee barber makes disturbing confessions to his psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Fetter. One of Michael’s missing posters is found in Seitz’s home after he dies. Did he have anything to do with Michael’s abduction?

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00:45:04

S3 E4 Digging in to the Dunahee File.

Island Crime ·

2022/02/08

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.

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01:00:28

S3 E3 The Investigation Begins

Island Crime ·

2022/02/01

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 24th

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00:51:06

S3 E2 Hellcats

Island Crime ·

2022/01/25

Crystal's team mates 'The Hellcats' are the first to search for Michael. They will later be hypnotized to jar memories. Witnesses to one of Canada's greatest unsolved mysteries, their friendships transcend time and tragedy.In this episode the players walk through Sunday March 24th 1991, the minutes and hours immediately following Michael's disappearance.John Ducker will go on to become Victoria's Deputy Police Chief. In 1991, he is one of the junior officers called in to assist with the search and

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00:39:18

S3 E1 Vanished

Island Crime ·

2022/01/18

In this episode you will hear the voice of Michael Dunahee himself. Michael's parents Bruce & Crystal Dunahee shared home video with Producer Laura Palmer. Felicia Bernier was one of Michael's little chums. She describes her friend Michael through the lens of a childhood playmate. She talks about his love of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And how losing her buddy in such tragic circumstances impacted her life. Bruce and Crystal Dunahee reflect on their life as a family before Michael vanishes

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00:02:58

Season 3: Missing Michael

Island Crime ·

2022/01/04

The cliche 'It's every parent's nightmare' certainly fits the narrative of the disappearance of 4-year-old Michael Dunahee. On a spring day in 1991, Michael vanished from a playground in Victoria, BC while his parents were nearby. The adorable dimpled little boy with tousled blond hair captured the attention of the entire country. His case remains one of the largest unsolved mysteries in Canada. What happened to little Michael on that day? Could he still be alive?Listen to Island Crime, Season 3:

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00:00:49

Island Crime: Season 3, coming soon

Island Crime ·

2021/11/26

Season 3: Missing Michael. Available January 2022.

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00:28:04

Update Spring 2021

Island Crime ·

2021/03/29

Questions answered, exclusive new information on the missing men and the latest reaction to the ‘Gone Boys’ investigation.

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00:38:33

S2E7: If the Missing Could Talk

Island Crime ·

2021/03/22

Daniel MacDonnell’s dad wishes his son had sought help for his mental health. But like many men, Daniel struggled along on his own. Now Daniel is gone. Why self-reliance could be a death sentence for men like Daniel.

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00:31:56

S2E6: Window Shopping

Island Crime ·

2021/03/15

If there is a serial predator on the island, it’s possible they have targeted victims alone on the roadside. A criminologist, a criminal profiler and an FBI analyst bring their expertise to an exploration of the serial killer theory.

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00:45:31

S2E5: Misfits

Island Crime ·

2021/03/08

Loral McLeod is determined to find her handsome charismatic big brother Kelly. In the years before he goes missing Kelly’s life spirals downward into addiction and homelessness. Now Loral believes her brother was murdered.

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00:38:45

S2E4: The Body Count

Island Crime ·

2021/03/01

Meet the RCMP statistician, the coroners and the dominatrix working to understand the data points representing the missing men’s cases.

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