Island Crime

If you were accused of being involved in a terrible crime what would you do? William Curry is anxious to clear his name once and for all. He's tired of rumours suggesting he was involved in Lisa Marie Young's disappearance. Christopher Adair has chosen to remain silent. Now one of his relatives wants to put an end to the secrecy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Island Crime is committed to keeping 'cold cases' in the public eye and leaving no stone unturned. In this episode, you'll hear an update to Island Crime Seasons 1-5.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Amber's hometown prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, a forest fire severs the connection to the community. Port Alberni quietly grieves her loss, still waiting for answers. In this episode, a woman believes she may have witnessed Amber and her boyfriend together the weekend after her disappearance. And a man who never knew Amber, becomes an online antagonist, provoki...

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 helpf...

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 mo...

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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...

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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Host...

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. N...

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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on...

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'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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 disa...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 an...

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 annive...