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4Questions answered, exclusive new information on the missing men and the latest reaction to the ‘Gone Boys’ investigation.
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.
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.
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.
Meet the RCMP statistician, the coroners and the dominatrix working to understand the data points representing the missing men's cases.
Ian Henry loves drumming, spear fishing and cycling. He is 26 when he disappears from the small island community, he calls home. Ian suffers from schizophrenia; without his medication he can’t function. His disappearance along with those of other men in his Cowichan First Nation has left his community unable to move forward.
14 year old Desmond Peter was last seen walking along the side of the highway. As a child Desmond witnessed a horrific murder which upended his world and altered the course of his life. Rumours abound about Desmond’s fate, but his family fears he may have been a victim of a predator.
Thousands of people go missing each year. But almost all of them are found. But on Vancouver Island, young men are going missing and staying missing. Brandon Cairney is athletic, handsome and bright. Then, one tragic night he suffers a brain injury in a car accident and his life takes a tragic turn. Brandon vanishes … Continue reading "S2E1: The Boy Who Loved Christmas"
To the public they are faces on faded missing person posters. To their parents, they are their boys, and they are gone. Most missing persons cases are resolved quickly. But on Vancouver Island in recent years, some men have vanished without a trace. Follow the mystery of Vancouver Island’s missing men, on ‘Gone Boys’ Island … Continue reading "Season 2: Gone Boys"
After Lisa Marie Young disappeared in 2002, a meth dealer named Bob heard rumours that Lisa had been murdered at a specific location. Alone, he searched. Now 18 years later, a police team is conducting searches in this same spot. And Bob has just come forward with a new piece of information, possible evidence of … Continue reading "Bob’s Story"
Lisa’s hometown was once dubbed ‘the city without pity’, an allusion to dark themes of drugs, gangs, and a conspiracy of silence thwarting the investigation into Lisa’s case. In the summer of 2020, Lisa’s community finally steps up for her, embracing her story in ways both symbolic and significant. And cracks begin to form, opening … Continue reading "Update: 2020 Summer of Hope"
For 9 months, the Mounties refused requests to be interviewed for this podcast. Now, the lead investigator on Lisa Marie Young’s case, Cpl Markus Muntener and spokesperson Const. Gary O’Brien sit down for an in-depth interview about the investigation.
After the first episodes drop, interest in Lisa Marie Young’s case explodes. In Episode 7, you’ll hear perspectives from two women who came forward after listening to ‘Where is Lisa?’ They have important information to share about the night Lisa vanished, and about one of the individuals who is a person of interest in Lisa … Continue reading "S1E7: A Witness & One That Got Away"
This episode comes full circle with an introduction to those who sparked the inspiration for this podcast: Musician Alison Crowe was friends with Lisa and wrote a beautiful haunting song in her memory, Alison’s manager and former white collar crime investigator Adrian du Plessis, and the tenacious high school friend and advocate Cyndy Hall.
David was a self described gangster and bad guy. Now he’s a born again Christian who claims to have inside information on what happened to Lisa. Lorimer Shenher is a former police detective who wrote a book about a serial killer he helped catch. Two men worlds apart, share their unique perspectives on Lisa’s case.
In their desperation, with no new leads, Lisa’s family turn to a psychic for help. Norm Pratt describes himself as a spiritual intuitive. He has successfully worked with police to find missing people. Norm heads into the forest with Lisa’s loved ones to search for Lisa.
CHEK TV Reporter Kendall Hanson is a rookie when he is first assigned the story of the search for Lisa Marie Young. Kendall will forge a lifelong friendship with Lisa’s mother Joanne. In Episode 3, Kendall details his fascination with Lisa’s story, and why eighteen years on Lisa’s case still keeps him awake at night.
The evening Lisa vanished began in the most ordinary way. Lisa and her dad watched TV and enjoyed a beer together. They were close. When she says goodbye and heads out into the night to meet friends, Lisa’s father Don Young has no idea he will never see Lisa again. Don recounts what happened that … Continue reading "S1E2: Lisa is Missing"
Lisa fits the true crime victim cliche. The petite stunning brunette is just 21 when she disappears. In Episode 1 the focus is squarely on the victim as we meet her friends and family and discover who Lisa was in life, and why losing Lisa continues to haunt those who love her the most.
On a long weekend in the summer of 2002, Lisa Marie Young went out to celebrate a friend’s birthday. There were big changes ahead; a move to a new apartment, a fresh start on a career with big dreams of becoming a sportscaster. But that night, Lisa got into a red jaguar with a young … Continue reading "Season 1: Where is Lisa?"
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Oh ya real beautiful until the toothless zombies stumble down your road and steal all your shit and you can't do anything about it
Jaywalking at 4 am sure does sound like some junkie shit
Hi there Laura, I've written a review but did so before I read the negative comments on your voice. How rude! Please do not be deterred by these comments. I listen to all sorts of podcasts and your voice is one that is comfortable and easy to listen to. Sure they've got their opinion, but Laura, please don't allow their negative thoughts to have any consequence at all. I look forward to more of what you may do in the future. From the "monotone" capital, New Zealand.
Thank you Laura, what a stirling job you've done in this podcast. I basically binged listened while I've been doing the most boring, mundane tasks. The gardens' have never looked so good and the house so clean! What heartbreaking stories to listen to. Missing Michael was particularly hard, (I have a Reuben-Michael, he should have been called Michael). As a young mum with three kids (way back when). I was always paranoid someone would pinch my boys, it was a terrible feeling and it remained with me all my life. Why? I really don't know. It made me almost neurotic, but after hearing these stories I am so glad I was. You know what, had someone the determination, it could have happened, with no amount of care and protection on my part. One blink and they're gone. Your thorough, perplexing plunge into these stories leaving no stone unturned, was a fascinating listen. You couldn't even for a second imagine it, I couldn't, I'd hate to. Thank you so much for your dedication, determination
Fantastic podcast. Laura has a great voice and the show is very well researched and presented with care and empathy to the tragedy it entails. I also loved the tmnt, so hearing Townsend Coleman is an unexpected treat. And love twin peaks too.
I would like to give this 5 stars or thumbs up .
Such a great job on reporting about Michael's disappointing and tragic abduction. My daughter was 8 at the time however I was terrified as we lived in Nanaimo and it was so close to home. I often look for Michael in different situations, especially when I met new people. I believe he was taken and raised by his abductor and he is still alive. I hope he has grown up and will find out himself who he really is and can be united with his mom and dad and sister. I feel this podcast is so well done, both sensitive and filled with relevant information for today as well as how things unfolded. I am going to relisten as well because it's that well done. Thank you Island Crime. I give you 5 stars!
Laura is a great host, with strong journalist skills and integrity. Solidarity with her work xo
season one was close to my heart, but this season with Michael Dunahee is even closer. how could one of our island children disappear like this. I think about him often. I was a teenager in the comox valley and it really hit us all so hard. thank you for this podcast. thank you to the family for sharing their story.
wow. I liked this episode the best,Laura. The dive into the "male on the brink" mindset and the suicide feelings...both sensitive topics but you dealt them both very well. Bravo, Dinah D #TheImperfectionistsMonthlyPodcast
your recordings are very choppy. your words are cut off constantly. otherwise love the podcast
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart Laura. Gone boys has shed a bright light on our missing loved ones. I pray this will bring some of them home 🙏. Thankyou so very much for touching on Sean Hart my nephews story. we are blessed to know you ❤
Thankyou Jake and Josh for sharing about their struggles with mental health. We are one step closer to understanding how our loved ones were coping before they went missing. Laura thankyou from the bottom of our hearts for shedding light on our most vulnerable people.
I like these shows, but Laura's voice sounds quite robotic in the narrative but not the interviews
thank God for laura Palmer. She has given our missing loved ones a voice.
what about the little boy Michael dunahee that went missing from a park in victoria b.c to never been seen again either
I like how the information is presented. When Laura interviews people she sounds more natural than when she presents the facta which sounds very scripted (read off paper). I think as she does more podcasts this will become more natural and if she reads the information like she is speaking to someone in person it will be a game changer.
Loving this podcast so far! Also for the record, I think you have a perfectly good podcasting voice 😁
Seems like an interesting enough podcast, but it's quite tough to listen to because the presenter doesn't have a good voice for podcasting. She sounds very much like Gayle from Bob's Burgers 😬 It makes the whole thing feel flat and stilted and it's hard to get emotionally involved in anything she's describing.
great podcast