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From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the investigative podcast The Next Call. Ridgen works with victims’ family members, police and eye-witnesses to find answers. From investigators to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call.

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From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Hear the investigations into a number of different cases unfold through a series of strategic calls. The Next Call begins with the Ontario case of Melanie Ethier.
In the highly-anticipated 8th season of Someone Knows Something, award-winning investigator David Ridgen delves into a cold case that has haunted Whitehorse for more than 15 years. Angel Carlick was a vibrant youth worker, nicknamed ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ by her loved ones. She had plans after graduation to become legal guardian of her brother and work to support struggling youth at her local resource centre. But just days before she was set to graduate in 2007, at age 18, Angel disappeared. Months later, her remains were found in a remote area in the Canadian north. As David works alongside Angel's family, friends, and community, he uncovers details surrounding her death and strives to bring her justice, while honouring the legacy of her late mother, Wendy. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/wrG9SiYT
“The First Call”: On September 28, 1996, Melanie Ethier says goodbye to her mother Celine, and goes to a friend’s house to watch a movie. Melanie is never seen again. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Recollection”: Conversations with Melanie’s friends who were with her the day she disappeared. Could something they noticed help the investigation? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Pine to Wellington”: Melanie’s 10-minute walk home becomes 24 years of unanswered questions. Did someone see or hear her that night? And what about Celine’s suspicions about an old friend of the family? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Branches”: A closer look at the alibi of a person who has been on Celine’s radar for a while. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Cold Comfort”: The final regularly-planned episode. New information about Melanie’s case continues to come to light. What does this mean for Celine and the case? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
A 24-year-old Metis woman is found dead in her Calgary home in the spring of 2002. New investigative efforts have held out promise, but the case still remains cold almost two decades later.
“Firewood”: On April 29, 2002, Terrie Dauphinais was discovered on the main floor of her Calgary home. She’d been strangled. Responding officers find Terrie’s three young children locked in their rooms upstairs. Police have a suspect, but can’t move forward. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Homefront”: David digs into the original investigation into Terrie’s murder. Was anything missed? And what did one of the children see? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Panic Mode”: An undercover police investigation appears to go south. The clock ticks on a criminal trial. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
A kindergarten teacher doesn’t make it to class one December morning. Host David Ridgen investigates.
“Where are you?”: On the morning of December 8, 2017, Salwa Atwi arrives at her daughter Nadia’s home for their regular carpool. Nadia doesn’t come outside. Four years later, there is still no sign of her. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“Drive”: Nadia’s car is found, but no Nadia. Could footage from a dashboard camera provide some answers? And what about her family and neighbours? Did they see anything? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
“I love you, Nadia”: The moments leading up to Nadia’s disappearance are scrutinized. Is her husband willing to help fill in the gaps? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
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Saffron_DE

I think there are some key statements the husband makes. One is that he was hugging her when they fell asleep, read into that what you will. The other, and more telling one, is that Nadia won't do anything without being told. That sounds like an abuser. Was she not ALLOWED to do anything unless told by him?? I'm sure no one at work has to tell Nadia to go to the washroom. Also, the time of the dashcam video was unclear, but wasn't he asleep during that? Which means she couldn't be reacting to his texts if that was what he meant. I still don't trust that husband.

Oct 2nd
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Barbarella MaClure

This seems a double up to Mel's case on Someone Knows Something... let's hope it's not too much of a double up I love your podcasts David!

Sep 6th
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Jennifer Lynn

the mother seems very nonchalant about her 16 year old daughter not coming home. I guess it could be that so much time has passed and why she seems calm now about the situation.

Sep 23rd
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Suey

Police officers and law enforcement/military personnel tend to make very good murderers that can hide in plain sight BECAUSE they have trained knowledge of what law enforcement looks for in an investigation. In all the cases I've heard of where that is the case, it gives them even more confidence when cooperating with investigators because they go to great lengths to stage a crime to look authentic. But, that being said, I believe him to be a narcissist-- and that personality flaw is what makes him hiding behind that police disguise extremely obvious. It is obvious in how he talks about her & her disappearance but also about previous incidents where Nadia has wandered off. His reasoning for previously calling the police or her family is never about her safety or, his concern for her, or his love for her as his wife. If you listen closely it is always about establishing himself as "innocent" premptively if something were to happen to her, to "get ahead of the situation" as he puts it.

Feb 22nd
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KBB

So glad you're discussing Nadia Atwi on the new season. This case definitely did not get enough attention. I think about her all the time, especially at Christmas.

Feb 8th
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Suzy

Dennis drugged girls who's to say he didn't drug Jason for the weekend since he can't remember anything. He remembered coming home with Dennis that is basically it. did anyone check hotel rooms around the area that weekend to see of Dennis really left? melanie could have been taken to.that motel room where Jason was drugged then Melanie was killed and Jason doesn't remember! I feel that if my friend went missing if our families were as close as Melanie's and Jason's I feel he would remember what he did that weekend. just like we all Remember where we were on 911. most of us were not apart or around the towers but the day was so significant we remember where we were and what we were doing.

Nov 28th
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Dale Cooke

Personally I think Dennis leveille was one of the people involved, the main person but I also feel like his brother Andre was involved as well. If u think about it, there were reports a creepy white van driving around in the night of question. Dennis drove a white truck. Now I don't know if it had a cap on the back or not but at night in the dark that could b mistaken for a white van. He kept secrets from his family, he was a sexual predator and was also charged with stuff involving sexual acts and a minor. I've watched numerous shows and other stuff pertaining to crimes and one of the biggest things I learned is that it is almost always involving someone close to the family, Dennis. Another key thing to look for is someone who throws themselves into the investigation as much as possible so they can learn what everyone else knows. He had scratches on his arm that he told some it was from a tree branch and told others it was from play fighting with Mel. I personally think they were self

Oct 15th
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Dale Cooke

Now don't get me wrong I'm still listening to this series but if denis did suffer from multiple personality disorder it could b possible that his so called dreams may just b his alter personality coming through revealing what it did

Oct 14th
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Dan Pullar

Great podcast! It's such a shame people can't step up and tell the police or family when admissions or evidence appears. Cases like this could have been solved a long time ago, but secrecy and dishonesty holds things back. Seems to be a common theme in cold cases. People keeping secrets.

Sep 9th
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Sue Cque

Why are these episodes so far apart? The last one was almost 2 months ago.

Sep 3rd
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G de Almeida

Oh so fabulous to have you back!! You really care about these cases and it comes through so strongly. Keep up this important work, keeping these cases from fading away…

Jul 23rd
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Danielle Beeaff

I love every story David Ridgen produces. He is an Amazing human. I am so glad he is helping so many different families with his talent. In this story, I believe that Dennis’s brother Andre (in Mel’s story) knows where Melanie’s body is. I hope David can help find her and bring her home to her family. My heart goes out to them.

Jul 16th
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mallory meir

Jason mentioned that Denis' reaction to hearing she was missing was 'I'm gonna kill whoever did this' but she was just missing, why did he think someone did something?

Jul 7th
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Rob Claypool

damn that sucks this case was getting good

Jul 7th
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JM CPSHW

If you haven't googled Melanie Ethier you should! She's beautiful! And there is NO WAY this Dennis guy was a perv to all his daughters friends but not Melanie! Men like that dont just become predators! They have always been one! AND most girls can tell right off the bat when a guy is that slimy! Melanie 's family will be in our prayers.

Jul 3rd
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Terry Pierce

Yessssss! David Ridgen is back.

Jun 28th
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Teresa D M Smith

To me it sounds more like he had an emotional attachment to her as a teenager

Jun 27th
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Stefanie

I'm not trying to be callous but the depth of pain and sadness that Dave is expressing over this seems a bit off to me. Could it be some guilt buried deep? His statement that he could never have a normal life and that maybe he is paying a penance for past wrongdoing gave me pause as well.

Jun 16th
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Stefanie

Looking forward to this podcast. Loved "Someone Knows Something" So glad you are back!

Jun 9th
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