Secrets of the North

The Final Episode...For Now

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:13:26 GMT

Secrets of the North is going on a hiatus so for the final episode, Emily and Greg learn about some silly Canadian laws and about some funny crimes that have happened in the Peace region in the last few years.

References:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/487492668028736/search/?q=prank

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/b-c-man-relishing-fact-he-was-victim-of-epic-oscar-mayer-wienermobile-prank-1.4832059?cache=xhscsowkxwhalvf

https://www.slice.ca/35-weird-canadian-laws-you-didnt-know-existed-2/

https://www.saanichnews.com/news/northern-b-c-rcmp-seize-fawn-during-early-morning-traffic-stop-317441

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/man-riding-a-moose-video-under-investigation-in-b-c-1.2434518

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/moose-riders-fined-4-000-for-harassing-wildlife-in-northern-b-c-lake-1.4009623#:~:text=Two%20men%20have%20been%20convicted,one%20count%20of%20harassing%20wildlife.

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Anna Sheppard

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:00:52 GMT

In this episode, Emily is joined by guest host Greg to talk about the tragic death of Anna Sheppard in Dawson Creek in 2016. Emily was able to get a statement from Anna's daughter Trisha to learn more about her mother.

References:

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/dawson-creek-woman-who-killed-her-mother-in-law-acquitted-of-murder

https://energeticcity.ca/2020/02/05/candace-dawn-shearer-of-dawson-creek-charged-with-manslaughter-of-mother-in-law/

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/308453/Woman-to-serve-less-than-year-for-BC-manslaughter-after-spending-four-years-behind-bars-before-trial

https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/woman-who-killed-her-mother-in-law-acquitted-of-murder-to-be-sentenced-for-manslaughter-4678870

https://issuu.com/themirrordc/docs/dawsoncreekmirror-2020-0206web

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Amanda Black

Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:09 GMT

In this episode, Emily and Janelle learn more about the tragic murder of Amanda Black in Fort St John in 2021. As requested by Black's family and friends, we also interviewed members of the Fort St John Women's Resource Society to learn more about domestic violence.

References:

https://globalnews.ca/news/10038362/shane-sutherland-guilty-girlfriend-murder/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sutherland-sentence-amanda-black-1.7000786

https://energeticcity.ca/2023/10/17/fort-st-john-man-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder-of-amanda-black/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/amanda-black-domestic-violence-fort-st-john-murder-1.5925029

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/highlights/judge-denies-bail-for-suspect-in-fort-st-john-murder-case-6440146

https://www.change.org/p/the-canadian-justice-system-lift-the-publication-ban-on-the-homicide-of-amanda-black

https://www.antihate.ca/bc_murder_linked_hitler_adoring_christian_identity_movement

https://www.fortstjohn.ca/EN/main/parks-rec/arts-culture/artist-in-residence.html

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/highlights/judge-denies-bail-for-suspect-in-fort-st-john-murder-case-6440146

https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2259&contentId=-1&detachmentDataId=43866

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Annie Davis & Pamela Napoleon

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:38 GMT

In this episode, Emily delves into the tragic murders of Annie Davis in 2008 and Pamela Napoleon in 2014. Then, Janelle shares a potential spirit sighting in Golden, BC.

References:

http://www.northeastnews.ca/chetwynd-murder/

https://energeticcity.ca/2009/07/28/patrick-richmond-has-been-charged-with-the-murder-of-annie-davis/

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/chetwynd-man-sentenced-for-second-degree-murder-3706437

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chetwynd-woman-victim-of-homicide-1.740435

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/homicide-probe-in-b-c-leads-to-man-s-arrest-1.824874

https://reynars.com/tribute/details/1364/Annie-Davis/obituary.html

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/chetwynd-man-sentenced-for-second-degree-murder-3706437

https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/pamela-napoleon

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pamela-napoleon-mmiw-case-ends-in-guilty-plea-1.5161670

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/leon-wokeley-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2014-murder-of-pamela-napoleon-3505574

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/bc-news/leon-wokeley-charged-with-murder-of-pamela-napoleon-3496868

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/leon-wokeley-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-2014-murder-of-pamela-napoleon-3505574

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James McIntyre

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:53 GMT

In this episode, Emily shares the story of the police shooting of James McIntyre in Dawson Creek in 2015. Then, Janelle shares a local encounter with the Hat Man.

References:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/death/coroners-service/inquest-schedule-jury-findings-verdicts

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/birth-adoption-death-marriage-and-divorce/deaths/coroners-service/inquest/2020/mcintyre_verdict_with_coroner_comments.pdf

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rcmp-officer-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-b-c-activist-that-sparked-anonymous-revenge-campaign

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/james-daniel-mcintyre-id-d-as-man-shot-by-rcmp-in-dawson-creek-1.3160317

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/archive/i-will-never-know-what-got-into-him-one-year-later-family-remembers-masked-man-shot-by-rcmp-3493366

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rcmp-officer-cleared-in-shooting-death-of-b-c-activist-that-sparked-anonymous-revenge-campaign

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/james-daniel-mcintyre-id-d-as-man-shot-by-rcmp-in-dawson-creek-1.3160317

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Not-An-Episode 7: Missing People

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:03:11 GMT

In this episode, Emily shares with Janelle some important information on what to do if someone you know goes missing as well as how to help with missing persons cases. Plus, they also discuss the missing people from the Peace region.

References:

https://missingkids.ca/en/missing-children-database/201

https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/andria-lucille-meise

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-corey-shane-braun-alberta-2004

https://energeticcity.ca/2022/11/01/stacey-lynn-rogers-went-missing-nearly-35-years-ago/

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/icaremissingpersonscoldcases/carolyn-elaine-pruyser-t413.html

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2020/08/27/murphy-williams-has-been-missing-for-46-years-police-continue-to-investigate/

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-amelie-mcarthur-bc-1973

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/british-columbia/gordon-duncan-westover

https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/ccjr/reports-and-publications/Missing_Aboriginal_Persons.pdf

https://www.gedmatch.com/

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/best-practices-reporting-a-missing-person

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/police/crime-and-crime-prevention/cold-cases.html

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nt/programs-and-services/how-report-a-missing-person?fe

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/what-to-do-if-someone-you-know-disappears-1.3344125

https://canadasmissing.ca/report-signale/index-eng.htm

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/indigenous-autochtone/mmaw-fada-eng.htm

https://www.canadasmissing.ca/about-ausujet/index-eng.htm

https://www.missingpersonsresearchhub.com/applications

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Bonus Episode: Murder by Milkshake

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:17 GMT

While Emily is on vacation, Janelle is joined by the producer of the show, Greg, and they go further south than usual to Vancouver to learn more about the Murder by Milkshake case that happened in the 60s.

References:

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/five-decades-after-her-father-the-maddest-ad-man-of-them-all-murdered-her-mom-in-infamous-milkshake-murder-case-jeannine-castellani-opens-up/wcm/e3f3aacf-188d-464a-a2f0-269c9e1fc033/amp/

https://montecristomagazine.com/community/heartwrenching-clue-cracked-one-vancouvers-infamous-homicides?amp=1

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Mile Zero Murders

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:02 GMT

In this episode, Emily provides information about the murders that have happened in the Mile Zero City Dawson Creek. Plus, Janelle concludes her sasquatch story from the previous episode in Spooky Corner.

Resources:

https://www.parklandfuneralhome.com/memorials/timothy-tim-guy/4925882/

https://globalnews.ca/news/9409957/dawson-creek-bc-civilian-crime-response-group/

https://www.cjdctv.com/cjdc-tv-investigates-why-there-are-still-no-charges-laid-for-several-major-crimes-in-dawson-creek-1.6015056

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fort-st-john-residents-frustrated-police-investigate-reports-of-home-invasion-gunshots-1.7026209

https://crisisofinnocence.library.torontomu.ca/exhibits/show/a-crisis-of-innocence/canadian-bill

https://globalnews.ca/news/10101898/rcmp-investigating-suspicious-death-dawson-creek-b-c/

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/indigenous-man-s-death-in-northern-b-c-ruled-a-homicide-1.6651814

https://www.cjdctv.com/unacceptable-the-rcmp-major-crime-unit-has-failed-to-solve-a-single-murder-case-in-the-dawson-creek-area-in-2-years-1.6660292

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawson_Creek

https://www.cjdctv.com/as-2023-comes-to-an-end-rcmp-investigating-7th-murder-of-the-year-in-the-dawson-creek-area-1.6707168

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ryan-earp-obituary?id=52410062

https://www.cjdctv.com/victim-identified-in-dawson-creek-townhouse-death-suspect-allegedly-involved-released-from-custody-1.6452640

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/gun-violence-shots-fired-dawson-creek-1.7045073

https://www.cjdctv.com/victim-identified-in-dawson-creek-murder-family-says-byron-horne-killed-at-106th-avenue-residence-1.6652864

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/gun-violence-shots-fired-dawson-creek-1.7045073

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/dawson-creek-woman-who-killed-her-mother-in-law-acquitted-of-murder

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Yukon Christmas Murders

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:16:22 GMT

In this episode, Emily tells Janelle about the Yukon Christmas Murders that happened in the territory in1899. We also have Missing Persons Corner and Spooky Corner.

References

https://yukonhistorytrails.com/2019/03/29/the-christmas-day-murders---part-4-(the-trial,-the-sentence-and-visiting-the-site)/

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Case of the Missing Plane

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:00:32 GMT

In this episode, Emily tells Janelle about the Case of the Missing Plane from northern BC in 1943.

References:

https://search.nbca.unbc.ca/index.php/fort-st-john-bc?page=2&sort=alphabetic&sortDir=asc&listLimit=50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09W5VQRQbrc

https://books.google.ca/books?id=ndCHAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT37&lpg=PT37&dq=fort+saint+john+bc+mysteries&source=bl&ots=beEs0_sjtc&sig=ACfU3U3kuWtpYkVGlsyDdhxXqGdN_0v4aQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwizm6fEj6mCAxVFAjQIHbzLCSA4FBDoAXoECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=fort%20saint%20john%20bc%20mysteries&f=false

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Case of the Missing Corpse

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:49 GMT

In this episode, Emily shares the story of the Case of the Missing Corpse that happened in northern Alberta in 1918. Then, Janelle shares her spooky experiences with the Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton.

References:

https://calverley.ca/article/13-001-the-missing-corpse/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_murder_convictions_without_a_body#Canada

https://missingpeople.ca/surrey-bc-public-warning-high-risk-offender-notification-brian-abrosimo/?feed_id=24446&_unique_id=655fb48ebc2d8&fbclid=IwAR0vfVlLjvfdGhu0orGFxX2o6yglv-661HiW4vqr1UQqq__P5L8G4XtEVr8

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Fort St John Robberies

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:57 GMT

In this episode, Emily shares some notable robberies that have happened in Fort St John over the years. Plus, Janelle explores the gruesome deaths and myths of the Nahanni Valley.

References:

https://energeticcity.ca/2023/04/13/fort-st-john-crime-returns-to-historical-norm-rcmp/

https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2136&languageId=1&contentId=81368&detachmentDataId=43866

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/24868/news/fort-st-john-scotiabank-robbed-another-armed-man/

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/21896/news/armed-robbery-bank-fort-st-john-friday/

https://www.rivercountry.fm/fort-st-john-rcmp-search-for-bank-robber/

https://energeticcity.ca/2022/09/13/fort-nelson-man-charged-after-armed-robbery/

https://pjxmnews.me/2016/01/24/two-arrested-in-armed-robbery-at-liquor-store-in-fort-st-john/

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/local-news/second-drive-in-robbery-at-mall-3478810

https://energeticcity.ca/2022/11/25/dawson-creek-city-council-denies-requests-of-citizen-group/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/mysterious-deaths-rcmp-reopen-case-2005-1.4649717#:~:text=David%20Horesay%2C%2060%2C%20and%20Frederick,kilometres%20away%20from%20the%20cabin.

https://www.outdoorjournal.com/news/secrets-nahanni-valley-headless-men/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/nahanni-valley-0016177

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/nakani-the-wildman-of-the-north/

https://sites.google.com/a/wormwoodchronicles.net/wormwood-chronicles/wormwood-files/horrors-of-headless-valley

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John Banky

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:54 GMT

In this bonus Halloween episode, Janelle and Emily discuss the mysterious death of John Banky as well as share some personal spooky stories.

References:

https://energeticcity.ca/2018/05/25/john-bankys-death-ruled-a-homicide-after-police-confirm-i-d-of-human-remains-found-in-burned-down-house/

https://www.facebook.com/PeaceFMRadio/posts/fort-st-john-rcmp-are-now-investigating-the-death-of-john-banky-as-a-homicide-af/1604659272935757/

https://energeticcity.ca/2018/07/19/crews-responding-to-house-fire-in-charlie-lake/

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/37911/news/human-remains-found-in-charlie-lake-house-fire/

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/bcgaz1/bcgaz1/119038575

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2018/05/25/homicide-investigation-begins-with-missing-person-case/

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Fribjon Bjornson

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:01 GMT

In this episode, Emily tells Janelle about the murder and dismemberment of Fribjon Bjornson in Fort St James in 2012. Viewer discretion is advised.

References:

https://www.houston-today.com/news/four-arrested-in-relation-to-fribjon-bjornson-murder/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northern-b-c-homicide-witnesses-silenced-by-gang-fears-1.1202737?fbclid=IwAR2gC1XlLgdKxumF05nVJsanJQcnNExJzlQ8dYub2BLbXnlCa5ZKCDITs0U

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/4-charged-in-grisly-northern-b-c-beheading-1.2431005

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/murder-victim-suffered-gruesome-death-court-hears-3725783

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/manslaughter-plea-entered-in-bjornson-murder-3741298

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-trial-ordered-grizly-murder-prince-george-1.5446866

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/parents-remember-son-as-true-northern-boy-after-man-found-guilty-in-his-killing-1.4352896

https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/four-face-charges-in-grisly-2012-fort-st-james-killing-4602169

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/grisly-discovery-leads-to-charges-in-death-of-bc-man/article15501229/

https://thenelsondaily.com/news-brief/four-charged-death-28-year-old-fribjon-bjornson#.ZEhBDXbMI2w

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/silence-surrounds-bjornsons-death-3698159

https://www.interior-news.com/news/woman-found-guilty-of-accessory-to-bjornson-murder/https://www.caledoniacourier.com/news/human-remains-identified-as-fribjon-bjornson/

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/02/22/charlie-sentenced-on-bjornson-murder.html

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Joseph Andrews

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:41 GMT

In Janelle's first full episode, Emily tells her about the mysterious disappearance of Joseph Andrews in 2002. Then, in the second half, they debut Spooky Corner where they share scary stories from locals.

References:

https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=googlescholar&id=GALE|A30032979&v=2.1&it=r&sid=googleScholar&asid=e04c007a

https://reynars.com/tribute/details/2256/David-Malthus/obituary.html

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2022/07/28/nicole-hoar-missing-20-year-anniversary/

https://www.documentingreality.com/forum/f249/joseph-andrews-2002-a-181010/

https://www.salmonvalleycampground.com/

https://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/164381/featured/pg-rcmp-once-again-appeal-to-the-public-in-connection-to-2002-missing-youth-file/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/bc-foster-mother-fears-missing-boy-was-abducted/article1026061/

https://ckpgtoday.ca/2022/08/03/ten-year-old-joseph-andrews-missing-20-years/

http://www.pgfreepress.com/extensive-search-proved-fruitless/

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Jennifer Donovan

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:09 GMT

In Spencer's final episode, Emily shares details on the murder of Jennifer Donovan in Peace River, Alberta in 2019. Plus, they introduce Spencer's replacement, Janelle.

References:

https://globalnews.ca/news/6494148/victoria-jennifer-donovan-alberta-homicide/

https://globalnews.ca/news/6019678/october-homicide-peace-river-rcmp-alberta/

https://www.northernalbertafunerals.com/obituary/jennifer-donovan

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/murder-charge-laid-in-peace-river-womans-death

https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/suspect-arrested-for-murder-of-peace-river-woman

https://peaceriver.citylive.com/2020/03/02/donovan-memorial-sparks-controversy/

https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/106197/featured/family-of-murdered-peace-river-woman-disappointed-with-not-guilty-verdict/

https://smokyriverexpress.com/now-we-will-have-answers/

https://www.southpeacenews.com/verdict-not-guilty/

https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/cape-breton-man-outraged-at-verdict-in-daughters-alberta-murder-100842138/

https://smokyriverexpress.com/man-charged-in-pr-murder-out-on-bail/

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Not-An-Episode 6: Sex Offenders in the Peace

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:35 GMT

In this Not-An-Episode, Spencer and Emily discuss just a few sex offenders located in the Peace region. This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

24-Hour Crisis Information Line: 604-245-2425- or 604-255-6344

Kid's Helpline: 686868

Canadian Human Trafficking Concerns: 1-833-900-1010

References:

https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/rcmp-believe-convicted-sex-offender-may-have-more-victims-in-b-c/

https://www.masstsang.com/blog/post/what-least-sentence-sexual-assault-canada/

https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AMR2024222020ENGLISH.pdf

https://www.kruselaw.ca/library/minimum-sentence-sexual-assault-canada-kruse-law.cfm#:~:text=The%20maximum%20allowable%20punishment%20is,two%20years%2C%20minus%20one%20day.

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/three-years-jail-for-2019-sex-assault-6657460

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/fort-st-john/fort-st-john-man-arrested-on-sexual-assault-voyeurism-charges-5307546

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/04/27/fort-st-john-sexual-assault/

https://www.cjdctv.com/fort-st-john-veterinarian-charged-in-connection-with-2007-sexual-assault-1.5879270

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Denny Poole

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:00:18 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily delve into the mysterious disappearance of young Denny Poole that occurred in March of 2016 between Fort St John and Dawson Creek.

References:

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/dawson-creek-local-news/volunteer-search-finds-no-sign-of-denny-poole-3492709

https://www.gofundme.com/f/2t58kure

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/denny-poole-missing-reward-1.3586325

https://www.dawsoncreekmirror.ca/local-news/denny-poole-how-does-a-15-year-old-vanish-3493982

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/denny-poole-dawson-creek-missing-1.3560616

https://fb.watch/fjL8MSrMiX/

https://www.dawsoncreekmirror.ca/opinion/the-vanishing-of-denny-ray-poole-part-v-needing-closure-3505456

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Not-An-Episode 5: A Nod to Fraud

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:13 GMT

In this Not-An-Episode, Spencer and Emily break down what fraud is, the different types, and what you can do to avoid it.

References:

https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm

https://www.boredpanda.com/crazy-scam-messages/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/fraud-prevention-month-2023-fraud-losses-canada-reach-historic-level

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1207&top=31

https://www.acfe.com/fraud-resources/fraud-101-what-is-fraud

https://energeticcity.ca/2012/01/25/nicole-kelly-to-serve-two-years-pay-full-restitution/

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/local-news/kelly-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-3479267

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Corey Braun

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:40 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily raise awareness of the disappearance of Corey Braun from Peace River in 2004. If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Peace River RCMP at 780-624-6611

References:

https://www.readytotrip.com/hotels/Canada/British%20Columbia/Northern%20British%20Columbia/Fort%20Saint%20John/caravan-motel/

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/canada-corey-braun-24-peace-river-ab-21-nov-2004.603070/

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/porchlightcanada/2004-braun-corey-shane-ft-st-john-bc-nov-21-2004-t53.html

https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-corey-shane-braun-alberta-2004

https://www.discoverthepeacecountry.com/htmlpages/peaceriver.html

https://mightypeace.com/communities/peace-river/

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Shirley Cletheroe

Thu, 04 May 2023 22:23:53 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily delve into the disappearance of Shirley Cletheroe from Fort St John in June 2006.

Sources:

https://m.facebook.com/Grace-House-105528965380898/

https://www.amnesty.ca/sites/amnesty/files/Out%20of%20Sight%20Out%20of%20Mind%20ES%20FINAL%20EN%20CDA.pdf

https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/shirley-lee-cletheroe

https://globalnews.ca/news/628643/fort-st-john-woman-missing-since-2006/

https://nationtalk.ca/story/local-fort-st-john-woman-missing-since-2006

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/unsolved-case-leaves-relatives-wondering

https://www.whitehorsestar.com/News/missing-woman-sought

http://250news.theexplorationplace.com/www.250news.com/28622.html

https://wenswritings.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/shirley-clethroe-45-missing-june-2006-fort-st-john-bc/

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/04/03/fort-st-john-a-dangerous-place-for-our-women-indigenous-activist-says.html

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Sarah Foord

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:59:17 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily deep dive into the tragic case of Sarah Foord.

References:

https://femicideincanada.ca/2020_victims

https://thedirty.com/?s=John%20keyler&fbclid=IwAR28a0aHyou-eQ10KjQRJ-wcsPNMKHQRwwKaKW-Dzx0KBVUTrlFbz0IXW3M#post-2280063

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fort-st-john-manslaughter-guilty-1.6711048

https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/23/00/2023BCSC0050.htm

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Amelie McArthur

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:43 GMT

In this episode of Secrets, Emily and Spencer discuss the mysterious disappearance of Amelie McArthur from the Taylor Bridge in the 1970s. Plus, join them for a Crime Corner about the RCMP trying to return a stolen banjo.

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Back in My Day Crimes

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:32 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily discuss two cases that happened a long time ago in the Peace region. The first is the murder of Shirley Durocher in 1944 and the second is about two trappers in 1910.

Sources:

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Durocher-Shirley-Madeline-Keith.jpg

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/arc_oic/0390_1945

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Durocher-Philip.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakalla_Prison

https://tourismfortstjohn.ca/what-to-do/history-heritage/history-of-the-area/

https://calverley.ca/article/13-012-some-problem-characters-who-disturbed-the-peace/

https://books.google.ca/books?id=OfBakGnyQcYC&pg=PT90&lpg=PT90&dq=coleman+creek+and+trotter+trappers+%2B+pouce+coupe+%2B+1910&source=bl&ots=SXtqZNin-0&sig=ACfU3U2rueQ2geLzypPhdpslZPNiWrnFNw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjctv7Ehrj6AhWaATQIHQEJA8EQ6AF6BAgDEAM#v=onepage&q=coleman%20creek%20and%20trotter%20trappers%20%2B%20pouce%20coupe%20%2B%201910&f=false

https://www.poucecoupe.ca/content/village-history

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Bridal Slayings

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:21 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily delve into the Bridal Slaying of Joseph and Annie Babchuck in Cecil Lake in the 1930s.

References:

https://books.google.ca/books?id=Wnr1VAjNUM4C&pg=PA298&lpg=PA298&dq=annie+babchuck+murder+cecil+lake&source=bl&ots=xclgBGGNlC&sig=ACfU3U2xu6cvZgls0dX-SLfspZppWQdS9g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwis5Yjjjpj9AhUUIDQIHTkrA5AQ6AF6BAgmEAM#v=onepage&q=annie%20babchuck%20murder%20cecil%20lake&f=false

https://newspaperarchive.com/winnipeg-free-press-aug-30-1941-p-31/

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Babchuck-Murder.jpg

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Babchuck-Murder-Sowry.jpg

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Babchuck-Annie-Joseph.jpg

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Babchuk-Annie.jpg

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Babchuk-Joe.jpg

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Sowry-Mike.jpg

file:///C:/Users/emily125gae/Downloads/PDF.pdf

https://newspaperarchive.com/prince-george-citizen-may-14-1931-p-1/

https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/opinion/double-double-murders-on-docket-in-pg-court-3723218

https://www.tumpik.com/tag/hythe%20alberta

https://globalnews.ca/video/5221954/a-brief-history-of-oakalla-prison

https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-jan-29-1931-p-4/

https://newspaperarchive.com/victoria-daily-colonist-jul-23-1967-p-47/

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Tina Washpan

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:00:27 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily delve into the murder of Tina Washpan who was killed in Northern BC in 1990.

References:

https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/a-slap-in-the-face-serial-killer-moved-to-medium-security/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/police-charge-man-with-16-year-old-murder-1.617028

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hitchhiker-died-after-throat-was-slashed-b-c-murder-trial-hears-1.796197

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/rcmp-make-arrest-in-1990-bc-slaying/article18177999/

http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc%3A2009-03-26-04/PDF/Page%20PDF

https://ca.vlex.com/vid/r-v-felker-p-679788901

https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-province/20120819/283167195721446

https://justis.vlex.com/#vid/679788901

http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc%3A2009-03-26-04/PDF/Page%20PDF

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2020/04/30/bc-inmate-died-covid-19-1990-murder/

https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/the-60s-scoop-and-what-it-did-to-tina-washpan/

https://www.whitehorsestar.com/News/i-had-to-be-the-grown-up-one-for-my-two-sisters

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hitchhiker-died-after-throat-was-slashed-b-c-murder-trial-hears-1.796197

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Not-An-Episode 4: Psychopaths vs Sociopaths

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:47:30 GMT

In this Not-An-Episode, Spencer and Emily learn the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths.

References:

https://thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/televisions-top-20-most-memorable-psychopaths/

https://practicalpie.com/famous-sociopaths/

https://www.rd.com/list/most-famous-psychopaths-in-history/

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/sociopath-psychopath-difference#:~:text=Some%20experts%20see%20sociopaths%20as,to%20get%20what%20they%20want.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/psychopathy#:~:text=Psychopathy%20describes%20a%20set%20of,and%20insensitivity%20to%20punishing%20consequences.

https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/psychopathy-quiz

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Yvonne Doucette and James Pitt

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:27:48 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily discuss the tragic murders of Yvonne Doucette and James Pitt by Darcy Sidoruk in the 1980s.

Sources:

https://o.canada.com/news/local-news/double-murder-convict-died-custody-pacific-institution

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DOUCETTE-Yvonne.jpg

https://peacecountryroots.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DOUCETTE-Yvonne-Bonnie-2.jpg

http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc%3A1982-09-14-12/PDF/Page%20PDF

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/501401696/

https://www.cjdctv.com/inmate-from-fort-nelson-dies-in-prison-42-years-after-murdering-two-people-in-dawson-creek-1.6137918

http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc%3A1982-09-14-12/PDF/Page%20PDF

https://bearcreekfuneral.com/obituaries/marlene-glenda-sidoruk/

https://reynars.com/tribute-ajax/print-obituary.html?id=6164

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Not-An-Episode 3: Websleuths

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:09:51 GMT

In this not-an-episode, Emily and Spencer discuss websleuths and how people can help police with investigations.

References:

Blaze, K. (2012). Luka Rocco Magnotta case shines a spotlight on the world of online sleuthing. Retrieved 8 August 2019, from https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/luka-rocco-magnotta-online-sleuths

Canadian Crime Stoppers Association. (2019). Retrieved 9 August 2019, from https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/aboutus

Huey, L., Nhan, J., & Broll, R. (2012). ‘Uppity civilians’ and ‘cyber-vigilantes’: The role of the general public in policing cyber-crime. Criminology & Criminal Justice, 13(1), 81-97. doi:10.1177/1748895812448086

Jensen, B., & Kilgariff, K. (2019). Chase darkness with me. Audible Original.

Yardley, E., Lynes, A., Wilson, D., & Kelly, E. (2018). What's the deal with 'websleuthing'? News media representations of amateur detectives in networked spaces. Crime Media Culture, 14(1), 81-109.

doi:10.1177/1741659016674045 https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ff413669-b9b3-475b-ba53-88a8502c168e/resource/78774c31-10db-47cd-9a0a-01e676fe9da8/download/trans-citizens-on-patrol-signs-2006-12.pdf

https://books.openbookpublishers.com/10.11647/obp.0200/ch11.xhtml

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Cody Legebokoff

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:17:14 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily discuss "Canada's Youngest Serial Killer" Cody Legebokoff. But first, they take you to Crime Corner and tell you how a deer was caught stealing Halloween decorations.

References:

Loren Leslie Murder: Where is Cody Legebokoff Now? Update (thecinemaholic.com)

Legebokoff subject of true crime book - Prince George Citizen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Legebokoff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL6AVIXWxa8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoEGNJxiN8U

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/gazette/legwork-helps-convict-serial-killer

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cody-legebokoff-sentenced-to-life-on-4-counts-of-1st-degree-murder-1.2768118

https://www.thedailybeast.com/cody-legebokoff-accused-as-canadian-serial-killer-who-preyed-on-women

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Not-An-Episode 2: Female Offenders

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:00:51 GMT

In the Not-An-Episode series, Spencer and Emily tackle topics surrounding true crime. In this episode, they discuss female offenders. Plus, a listener sent in a crazy story for Secret Corner.

Sources:

https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2020-s002/index-en.aspx

https://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/famous-female-serial-killers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_differences_in_crime

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-top-5-facts-about-women-in-our-criminal-justice-system/

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Kirk Morin

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:15:18 GMT

In this episode, Spencer and Emily go over the tragic murder of Kirk Morin that happened in 2015 in Taylor, BC. Plus, in Crime Corner learn about a stolen inflatable beer can.

Thank you to Kirk's family for sharing some stories about him.

References:

https://murderinthecourts.wordpress.com/2018/01/23/r-v-miel-2017/

https://www.coursehero.com/file/75431040/Representing-Homicide-Fact-or-Fictiondocx/

https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/bulletins/en/445/1/document.do

https://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca/bc-news/jury-finds-lisa-miel-guilty-of-second-degree-murder-3495034

https://districtoftaylor.com/about-taylor/

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/opp/if-you-want-to-talk-to-someone-here-s-a-list-of-resources-that-might-help-1.4603730

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Not-An-Episode 1: True Crime Culture

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:06:11 GMT

In our Halloween 2022 episode, we are going to try something a little different. Instead of a normal episode about a specific case, we are trying a not-an-episode which will focus on topics around true crime. In this one, Spencer and Emily delve into why people are so interested in true crime. Plus, listen to their personal secrets.

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Furry Bandits

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Emily and Spencer take you back to 1936 when a group of people attempted grand theft fur. The story takes you all over western Canada and includes a bear helping to solve the crime.

Northern Lights Winery

Crime Corner

Resources:

http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc:1936-09-03/-/Prince%20George%20Citizen%20-%20September%2003,%201936

https://files.ehive.com/accounts/6505/objects/files/34e4605ccc7548e8a917b6160f6e2fb5.pdf

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/40972299/times-colonist/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71149960/fur-thieves-bandits/

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/505790306/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71149960/fur-thieves-bandits/

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Chetwynd's Double Murder

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:14 GMT

In this episode, Emily and Spencer take you back to the 1980s in Chetwynd where two German tourists were found murdered while hitchhiking across the country. Learn about not just one but two people confessing to the murders. Plus, take a trip to Crime Corner and learn about a fawn that was found inside someone's vehicle.

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Dawson Creek Comic Book Killers

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:19 GMT

In our debut episode, hosts Emily Gallen and Spencer Hall take you back in time to the 1940s when everything seems peaceful in the Peace Region. That is until a couple of delinquents decide to become bandits just like in their favourite comic books. Learn about how this incident evolved into a country-wide ban on comic books. Plus, take a trip to Crime Corner to find out how Jesus got pulled over for excessive speeding.

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Research links:

https://open.library.ubc.ca/media/download/pdf/bcsessional/1.0339800/0

https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,853562,00.html

https://crisisofinnocence.library.ryerson.ca/files/original/5c3dacd8c05ef473f73897f5e6b26a8f.pdf

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-from-comic-books-to-video-games-we-are-still-searching-for-the-reason/

https://maisonneuve.org/article/2006/10/5/comic-menace/

https://explorenorth.com/bc/dawson_creek-1948.html

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280732679_American_Crime_Comics_as_Villains_An_Incident_from_Northern_Canada/link/55c3b5a308aeca747d5fad6a/download

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Secrets of the North Preview

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:54:51 GMT

Secrets of the North is a podcast about true crime in Northern BC that launches this September.

Through multiple brief episodes, host Emily Gallen and co-host Spencer Hall will discuss cases that took place in Northern British Columbia with the hopes of shedding light on marginalized victims and generating leads for unsolved crimes by telling the stories of those who had their voices stolen from them.

Gallen and Hall cover current crimes and some that happened way back in the day when the Alaska Highway was still under construction Throughout the vast region of Northern BC, these dense forests hold secrets that they hope to uncover.

So come along with them for these bite-sized episodes. It’s true crime in a shot glass, with just a pinch of humour.

Secrets of the North is a production of Energeticcity.ca.

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