THE MISSING BOYS OF CALEDON: What Happened to Eric Larsfolk & John McCormick Jr.?
On August 24, 1981, Eric Larsfolk, 14, and John McCormick Jr, 15, were last seen driving a field car on the McCormick farm in Caledon, Ont. For the past 40 years, the Larsfolks have tirelessly searched for Eric, while others have fought to keep the truth buried. Podcast coming fall 2021.
UNIDENTIFIED: Vancouver Jane Doe (2000)
On August 10, 2000, a woman who looked to be in her late thirties walked onto the Arthur Laing Bridge in Vancouver, BC. It was a warm, sunny day; she wore a heavy tweed green and black overcoat. She climbed over the guard rail and fell onto Southwest Marine Drive.
MISSING: Marshal IWAASA (Interview with Paige Fogen)
Marshal Iwaasa was 26 years old when he was last seen on November 17, 2019. A week later, his burned out truck was found in the backcountry of Pemberton, BC. I spoke with Marshal’s sister, Paige Fogen, to learn more about Marshal and his family’s search for answers.
MISSING: Bruce Royale BERTHELOT (1996) - Leamington, ON
In August 1996, 34-year-old Bruce Royale Berthelot walked out of his family’s home in Leamington, Ontario, and disappeared. He had been struggling with bipolar disorder and may have travelled west.
Tatianna Bijou CUEVAS (2018) - Brampton, ON
Tatianna Cuevas was 5 years old when she was abducted by her father John/Juan “Carlos” Varga Cuevas. They were last seen in Togo, West Africa, on August 4, 2018. Tatianna is turning eight years old this August. Where are they? #HelpFindTatianna
MISSING: Stacy “Luke” DILENARDI (2005) - Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Stacy Lucien “Luke” DiLenardi had lived in Sudbury his entire life. Three months after starting a new job in Sault Ste. Marie, Stacy went to buy cigarettes during lunch. He never returned.
MICHAEL KIROV - Formerly Unidentified Regina John Doe (1995) - Regina, SK (SOLVED 2021)
He called himself “Brian” and went by “Dave.” He had neat brown hair, blue eyes, and looked to be in his early 20s. He said he was from Ontario, but he might have had ties to the Atlantic region. He enjoyed Stephen King novels, high end cars, and discussing politics.
MISSING: Nick & Lisa MASEE (1994) - Vancouver, BC
Nick and Lisa Masee were set to discuss a $10 million business deal with an investor at Trader Vic’s in downtown Vancouver on August 10, 1994. The next morning, Lisa made two phone calls. They were never heard from again.
MISSING: The O’Brien Brothers (1996) - Torbay, NL
At 14 years old, Adam O’Brien was the oldest. Trevor was 11, and Mitchell was just a few weeks shy of his 5th birthday. On the day their father kidnapped them, Mitchell was feeling sick; their mother, Diana, had tried to keep him home.
MISSING: Corey Shane Braun (2004) - Peace River, AB
In 2004, Corey Shane Braun was 24 years old. He lived and worked in Fort St. John, B.C., as an oil field operator for Penn West. In November, nearly four hours away from home, he disappeared after attending the company’s Christmas party.
MISSING: Amelie McArthur (1973) - Taylor, B.C.
On the morning of August 28, 1973, 36-year-old Amelie McArthur was seen driving away from her home in Taylor, British Columbia.
MISSING: Audrey Desjardins (1996) - Welland, ON
On October 3, 1996, 42-year-old Audrey Desjardins disappeared after dropping off a friend/co-worker in Welland, Ontario. There has been no sign of Audrey or her 1985 Ford Crown Victoria since.
UNSOLVED: The Murder of Barbara Elaine Chapman (1984) - Frankford, ON
Barbara Chapman lived with her two children in a home north of the village of Frankford. On the morning of January 23, 1984, while she prepared breakfast for her two children, someone was waiting.
MISSING: Pamela Harvey (1978) - Sudbury, ON
Pamela Harvey was looking for a new start when she moved to Sudbury, Ontario. When she disappeared in 1978, she left behind a young son and countless questions about how - and why - she vanished.
UNSOLVED COLD CASE: The Murder of Claire Gagnon (1970) - Dieppe, NB
Claire Gagnon was just 16 years old when she was murdered on May 24, 1970 in Dieppe, New Brunswick.
MISSING: Dana Zelic (1999) - Hamilton, ON
Dana Zelic disappeared sometime in the early morning of August 30, 1999, from her mother's east end Hamilton apartment. She left everything behind. Despite several sightings over the years - and a mysterious phone call - her whereabouts remain unknown.
MISSING: Dean Curtis Mortensen (1992) - Edmonton, AB
Dean Mortensen was a student at the University of Alberta when he vanished after a night out in January of 1992. Aside from his hat—discovered weeks later—no trace of Dean has ever been found.
MISSING: The Disappearance of Diane Bélanger (1982) - Montréal, QC
Diane Belanger was not supposed to disappear. Was it a case of mistaken identity?
MISSING: Clayton Mark Bussiere (1982) - Mission, B.C.
On October 17, 1982, Clayton played a few hands of poker with friends after finishing his shift at Abbotsford Taxi Ltd. When it ended, he left to drive home. Hours later, someone saw a passenger in his vehicle.
Part 3: The Calgary Serial Killer
In Calgary, the rumours of a serial killer began with the 1991 murder of 16-year-old Jennifer Janz – but hers was not the first.
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