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ND EP: 40 - Amber McFarland: The Last Ride Out of Portage

In October 2008, 24-year-old Amber McFarland left a bar in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, with two men and was never seen again. Police later determined her disappearance was a homicide, but more than 17 years later, no body has been found and no one has been charged. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Country Western Texas Background Music by Mykola Sosin (TaTa Music) Episode Notes PortageOnline — Solving Amber McFarland's disappearance: A writing investigator’s perspective PortageOnline — Missing 17 years: mother presses for closure and justice Winnipeg Sun — The Disappearance of Amber McFarland (Part 1 of 3) Winnipeg Sun — The Disappearance of Amber McFarland (Part 3 of 3) Winnipeg Free Press — Suspect says he passed RCMP lie detector test Winnipeg Free Press — No charges for men held in disappearance Winnipeg Free Press — Holidays marred by heartache for McFarlands Winnipeg Free Press — Investigators haunted by cold case files Contact Information / Tip Line Portage la Prairie RCMP — (204) 857-4445 RCMP Major Crime Services Tip Line — 1-888-673-3316 Manitoba Crime Stoppers — 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

ND EP: 39 - The Bentley Family Murders

In 1982, six members of one family were killed during a camping trip in British Columbia. Decades later, the case has returned through the parole system, raising questions about justice, victim participation, and whether a life sentence ever truly ends for the families left behind. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Country Western Texas Background Music by Mykola Sosin (TaTa Music) Episode Notes Global News — Family of victims of B.C. murderer say they now can’t speak at parole hearings CBC News — B.C. mass killer David Shearing (Ennis) parole coverage and case background Vancouver Sun — Timeline and historical reporting on the Bentley family murders Canadian Press — Coverage of parole process and victim family concerns in high-profile cases

ND EP: 38 - Unsolved Canadian Cold Case: Who Killed Lindsay Buziak?

Tonight on Northern Dark: the 2008 killing of Lindsay Buziak in Saanich, British Columbia. What began as a scheduled real estate showing was later determined by investigators to have been arranged in advance through prepaid phones and a false identity. Police have stated the attack was targeted, but no motive has been publicly confirmed and no arrests have been made. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. For more Canadian true crime stories, subscribe to Northern Dark. #TrueCrime #Canada #NorthernDark Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Country Western Texas Background Music by Mykola Sosin (TaTa Music) Episode Notes Saanich Police Service — Investigation into the murder of Lindsay Buziak Global News — Lindsay Buziak’s mother pleads for info about daughter’s 2008 murder Nanaimo Bulletin — Investigation into Buziak murder ‘active and ongoing’ CTV News Vancouver Island — Report reveals new details in Lindsay Buziak murder case CBC News — Police say 911 call a clue to Victoria real estate agent’s death CBC News — Slain B.C. realtor may have been wrong target CBC News — Lindsay Buziak’s family looking for answers years later CHEK News — Dress bought at Victoria thrift store may break case Contact Information / Tip Line If you have information about the murder of Lindsay Buziak, contact the Saanich Police Department — 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers — 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

ND EP: 37 - The Disappearance of Elizabeth Bain: A Canadian Cold Case

A 22-year-old university student leaves home for an afternoon tennis outing and never returns. In this episode of Northern Dark, we examine the disappearance of Elizabeth Bain, the investigation that followed, the conviction and acquittal of Robert Baltovich, and the unanswered questions that still remain. Elizabeth Bain disappeared on June 19, 1990, her body has never been found, and the case remains officially unsolved. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. For more Canadian true crime stories, subscribe to Northern Dark. #TrueCrime #Canada #NorthernDark Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Country Western Texas Background Music by Mykola Sosin (TaTa Music) Episode Notes Toronto CityNews — Tracking a killer: The Cold Case Files: Elizabeth Bain Murderpedia — Robert Baltovich University of Guelph-Humber — Working a cold case: Guelph-Humber justice studies students, alumni investigate Canadian Registry of Wrongful Convictions — Robert Baltovich Wikipedia — Robert Baltovich CBC News — Bernardo asks to talk to police about Bain case Justice for Native People — Elizabeth Bain murdered and missing Toronto Sun — Robert Baltovich wants police to reopen the Elizabeth Bain case University of Guelph — Wrongful Conviction Day 2020 Transcript Contact Information / Tip Line If you have information about Elizabeth Bain’s disappearance, contact the Toronto Police Service Homicide and Missing Persons Unit at 416-808-7400

ND EP: 36 - Missing Without A Trace: Canadian Disappearances (PART 3)

Three disappearances. Three timelines that suddenly stop. In this episode of Northern Dark, we examine the cases of Kenley Matheson, Emma Fillipoff, and Marshal Iwaasa—three Canadians who vanished under circumstances investigators still can’t explain. Each case begins with an ordinary moment… and ends with the same unanswered question. What happened after they were last seen? Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. For more Canadian true crime stories, subscribe to Northern Dark. #TrueCrime #Canada #NorthernDark Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Minor Blues Ballad by Sound Garage Episode Notes Kenley Matheson CBC News — Renewed search for Dalhousie student missing since 1992 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/kenley-matheson-search-new-germany-1.6065386 Global News — Search resumes for missing Dalhousie student Kenley Matheson decades later https://globalnews.ca/news/7931383/kenley-matheson-search-nova-scotia/ Halifax Examiner — Volunteers search Melanson Mountain for clues in Kenley Matheson disappearance Tips can be provided to: RCMP Nova Scotia Major Crime Unit 📞 1-800-803-7267 Emma Fillipoff CBC News — Mother of missing Victoria woman Emma Fillipoff still searching for answers https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/emma-fillipoff-missing-victoria-1.3438157 Victoria News — Ten years later, mystery of Emma Fillipoff disappearance remains Missing Persons BC — Emma Fillipoff case profile Tips can be provided to: Victoria Police Department 📞 250-995-7654 Marshal Iwaasa CBC News — Burned truck discovery deepens mystery of missing Alberta man Marshal Iwaasa https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/marshal-iwaasa-missing-truck-burned-1.5372040 Global News — Family continues search for Marshal Iwaasa years after disappearance CTV News — Investigation continues into disappearance of Lethbridge man Marshal Iwaasa Tips can be provided to: Lethbridge Police Service 📞 403-328-4444

ND EP: 35 - Online Grooming in Canada: The Hidden Digital Threat

Online grooming and sextortion cases are rising across Canada. In this episode, we examine how coercive networks operate through platforms like Discord and Roblox, how grooming progresses into leverage, and what Canadian law enforcement says about the growing digital risk to youth. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Minor Blues Ballad by Sound Garage Episode Notes Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Sextortion & Online Exploitation Advisories RCMP National Security Enforcement Section – Public warnings on violent online groups exploiting youth Halifax Regional Police – Public advisory referencing “764 and the Com Network” Durham Regional Police Service – School-related warnings on online coercion networks Statistics Canada – Police-reported online sexual offences and online child exploitation data Canadian Centre for Child Protection (Cybertip.ca) – Definitions of online grooming and national reporting statistics

ND EP: 34 - Human Trafficking in Canada: How It Really Begins

Most trafficking in Canada doesn’t begin with abduction. It begins with trust. In Episode 34, we examine Justice Canada’s Finding Our Voices report alongside 2024 national data to understand how exploitation actually starts, why minors are most vulnerable, and what survivors say still needs to change. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Buffer Music: Minor Blues Ballad by Sound Garage Episode Notes Primary Sources: Justice Canada (2023). Finding Our Voices: Lived Experiences in Human Trafficking Statistics Canada (2024). Police-reported human trafficking data (Juristat) Regional & National Reporting: CBC News (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Niagara coverage) Global News (National human trafficking reporting and hotline data) Halifax CityNews Toronto CityNews Niagara Regional Police reporting If you or someone you know may be experiencing trafficking, the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-833-900-1010.

ND EP: 33 - Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

On February 10, 2026, the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia became the site of one of the deadliest school shootings in modern Canadian history. Eight victims were killed. Dozens more were injured. The suspect also died at the scene. In Episode 33, we follow the confirmed timeline — from the residence where the violence began to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School — and examine what RCMP have publicly verified about prior police contact, including mental health apprehensions and firearms that were seized and later returned. This is a documentary-style breakdown of what is confirmed, what remains unknown, and why questions about intervention and process now matter. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC Follow Northern Dark on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If this episode mattered to you, consider leaving a review — it helps others find the show. Episode Notes Official RCMP Releases RCMP (Feb. 10–13, 2026) – Emergency alert, victim confirmation, investigative updates https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/tumbler-ridge/news/2026/02/4350182 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/tumbler-ridge/news/2026/02/4350239 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/tumbler-ridge/news/2026/02/4350292 National Reporting & Timeline Reuters – Federal response and confirmed details https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/carney-plans-visit-tumbler-ridge-canada-grieves-mass-shooting-2026-02-12/ BBC News – Vigil coverage and national response https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde4kdr2z6do CityNews / Canadian Press – Timeline of events https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/11/timeline-how-tumbler-ridge-shootings-unfolded/ Firearms & Prior Contact Reporting CTV News (Judy Trinh) – Firearms seizure and return questions [Insert CTV link] Vancouver CityNews – Online activity under investigation https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/02/14/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting-suspect-online-violence/

ND EP: 32 - The Cindy Gladue Case: Consent, Courtrooms, and Systemic Failure

In June 2011, Cindy Gladue, a 36-year-old Indigenous woman from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, died in an Edmonton hotel room after suffering a catastrophic injury. The physical facts of her death were never in dispute. What followed was a legal battle over how Canadian law defines consent, serious bodily harm, and criminal responsibility. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC New episodes of Northern Dark are released weekly. Episode Notes Primary Court Records Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench — R. v. Barton (2015 trial decision) Alberta Court of Appeal — R. v. Barton (2017) Supreme Court of Canada — R. v. Barton, 2019 SCC 33 Medical & Investigative Record Medical Examiner findings presented at trial Edmonton Police Service investigation records (as referenced in court decisions) Contextual & Public Record Sources Supreme Court of Canada reasons addressing consent and serious bodily harm National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (for contextual alignment only; not a case study)

ND EP: 31 - Unsolved Canadian Cold Case: The Murder of Kim Dianne Stolberg

In December 1985, Kim Dianne Stolberg, a 21-year-old woman, was murdered inside her family’s engineering business in Richmond, British Columbia. Nearly forty years later, the case remains unsolved. Social Media Listen on X: https://x.com/northerndarktcc Listen on RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/northern-dark-true-canadian-crime/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDarkTCC New episodes of Northern Dark are released weekly. Episode Notes CTV News Vancouver — “Someone out there knows something: B.C. RCMP appeal for information in woman’s 1985 murder” Reporting on the renewed RCMP appeal, confirmation of homicide details, timeline, and police statements regarding the belief that someone still knows what happened. Richmond News — “New appeal launched in 40-year-old Richmond, B.C., homicide” Local reporting providing case background, location details (7900-block of River Road), victim information, and context surrounding the January 2026 appeal.

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