Northern Crimes
Northern Crimes is a true crime and mystery podcast that explores cases from Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and other northern regions. Each episode delves into chilling stories of crime and intrigue from these cold and remote areas. The podcast is hosted by Northern Crimes and Pod Peak, offering a unique perspective on lesser-known criminal cases.
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Oregon’s Darkest True Crime Stories | 2 Hours
Oregon is one of the most beautiful states in America. But it also has it's fair share of true crime stories. This 4 hour Oregon true crime compilation covers dark tales from across the state - ranging from unexplained disappearances and cold cases, to murders and unsolved mysteries.
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Canada's Most Mysterious Scam
In 1993, a bankrupt Calgary penny-stock company announced the largest gold discovery in mining history - a find so extraordinary it would eventually be worth $6 billion on paper and turn ordinary investors into overnight millionaires. It was all a lie.
This was a fraud so disciplined it fooled the best geologists in the world. And the one man who could have explained everything, boarded a helicop
Unsolved Mysteries from Idaho
This video covers 5 cold cases and unsolved mysteries from the often overlooked state of Idaho. From strange disappearances, to unsolved murders, these cases have baffled investigators and left families devastated - sometimes for decades.
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Arizona's Most Disturbing Unsolved Mystery
In April 2001, a house in Scottsdale, Arizona exploded. Inside, investigators found a mother and her two children, killed before the fire was ever set. Her husband, Robert Fisher, was gone — and more than two decades of searching have never confirmed whether he's dead or alive.\
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Alaska's Strangest Cold Cases
Alaska is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. But it's also one of the darkest - especially when it comes to true crime stories. Join Northern Crimes as we take you on a journey covering some of the strangest unsolved murders, disappearances and mysteries from the 49th state.
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Washington's Most Disturbing Crimes | 2 hours
This 2 hour compilation video covers some of Washington's darkest true crime stories. Ranging from the most populated regions like Seattle, to little known areas and smaller towns in eastern Washington.
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The Alaskan Disappearance No One Talks About
June 11th, 1986. Pelican, Alaska. A 17-year-old cannery worker named Wade Tackett takes a borrowed skiff out alone for an afternoon cruise near Junction Island and never comes back. Searchers find the boat first - throttle open, engine in gear, fuel nearly full, two unused life jackets still aboard, along with a rifle no one ever tested for gunfire. The Coast Guard calls it a drowning. Wade's pare
Why Are These Parts of Oregon so Dangerous?
Oregon’s true crime history is shaped as much by its geography as by the predators who exploit it. West of the Cascades, crimes disappear into misty rainforest. East of the crest, bones bleach in the cracked high desert. This is a landscape that doesn’t forgive.
Today, we’re covering four stories that show how dangerous it can be - from hikers who vanish to families murdered in cold blood - and ho
The Spy Who Disappeared in Olympic National Park
A state official with a past intelligence career walks into Olympic National Park for an afternoon hike and disappears.
No trace of him is ever found.
Was it a tragic accident? Or a run in with one of North America's most notorious serial killers?
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Canada's Darkest Crimes | 2 Hours
Two hours. Six provinces of unresolved history - from the fog-locked inlets of British Columbia to the flat, wind-scoured highways of Alberta. A hiker vanishes from a marked trail. A farmhouse sits untouched for decades. A body is found; a name is never confirmed. Some of these cases closed with a conviction. Most did not. This compilation moves through Canada's coldest files - murders, disappeara
Unsolved Cold Cases from Newfoundland
December 14, 1981. A 14-year-old girl in St. John's raises her hand for a bus, then sticks out her thumb instead. A sedan pulls over, the driver reaches across to open the door from the inside, and she's gone. Four days later she's found arranged in the woods, her schoolbooks tucked under her arm. She is one of seven. A mother walks into a snowstorm to reach her infant son and never arrives. A hun
Pacific Northwest Hiking Disappearances
Five hikers vanished across the Pacific Northwest: Vancouver Island, the Chilliwack backcountry, Oregon's forests, and the open snowfields of Mount Shasta. Search teams found scattered gear, a snow angel, an abandoned campsite. In every case, the person was never found.
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Canada's Most Disturbing Unsolved Mystery
Northwest Territories, Canada, 1908.
A search party finds two skeletons on a riverbank — prospectors Frank and Willie McLeod, both missing their heads. One brother had died reaching for his gun, arm still outstretched, as if he'd seen it coming and simply wasn't fast enough.
Over the following decades, more men vanish into the same valley: a trapper found frozen mid-motion with a matchbook in hi
Alaska's Most Disturbing Cold Cases | 2 Hours
A two-hour compilation of Alaska's most unsettled cases - disappearances and homicides spanning decades across North America's most remote terrain.
Most remain unsolved: no suspect, no body, no explanation. A few were eventually solved, sometimes years later, through evidence no one expected to find.
Each case file traces what investigators found, what they couldn't explain, and how - or whether
Norway's Strangest Unsolved Mystery
On May 31, 1995, a young woman checked into Oslo’s luxury Plaza Hotel under the fictional name "Jennifer Fairgate," providing a fake Belgian address and completely bypassing standard identification checks. Days later, a security guard knocked on her room door to collect payment, only to immediately hear a violent sound ring out from the double-locked room. Inside, investigators found her deceased,
Disturbing Cold Cases from the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region defined by a haunting duality -where millions of acres of breathtaking wilderness sit alongside a dark legacy of some of the most chilling mysteries in North American history. The dense canopy of old-growth forests and sprawling mountain ranges offer an ideal sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts, but they also possess a quiet, terrifying gravity. This compilation div
Canada's Most Mysterious Manhunt
In July 1931, a heavily armed fugitive calling himself Albert Johnson arrived in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, eventually sparking a brutal 49-day manhunt across 150 miles of frozen wilderness after shooting an RCMP constable and later killing Constable Edgar Millen. Utilizing elite cold-weather survival skills, Johnson survived a dynamite blast to his fortified cabin, scaled a 7,000-foot
Terrifying TRUE Camping Stories from the Pacific Northwest | 2 Hours
The outdoors are a place that should give us solace. But sometimes, it's a place of true terror. This episode covers dozens of stories of camping and hiking gone wrong. From the vast wilderness of Alaska, to remote roads of British Columbia, and the scenic hiking trails of Washington and Oregon, these stories will chill you to the bone, and make you question whether or not you'll ever want to pit
Dark Tales from the Mountain States
On July 24th, 1997, Olympic hopeful and distance runner Amy Wroe Bechtel drove into Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest to map a race route. Her car was found on the Loop Road with a to-do list on the passenger seat, every item crossed off except one. The FBI deployed infrared sensors and requested satellite imagery from NASA and the Russian space station Mir. Over 200 searchers combed the Wind Riv
The Survivalist YouTuber who Disappeared
On March 25th, 2022, Finn Creaney - co-founder of Wildcat Bushcraft survival school and one of Scotland's most experienced wilderness instructors - was dropped off at Loch Naver in the Scottish Highlands to begin a planned 40-mile solo hike to Golspie. He was 32 years old, married, the father of a four-year-old daughter, and two weeks removed from learning his wife was pregnant with their son. He
Unsolved Mysteries from Arizona (Southern Crimes)
On June 18th, 1977, the body of Tucson escrow agent Charles Morgan was found 40 miles west of the city in the Sonoran Desert — wearing a bulletproof vest in 110-degree heat, a .357 Magnum nearby, and a $2 bill pinned inside his underwear, covered in coded names and hand-drawn smuggling routes. Pima County ruled it a suicide. His family never accepted that conclusion.
This documentary examines five
Mysteries and Murder from the Most Remote Places in North America | 2 Hours
From the fog-covered shores of the Oregon Coast to the frozen peaks of Alaska, and from the prairie towns of Alberta and Saskatchewan to the quiet capital of Olympia, Washington — some of North America's most disturbing unsolved murders and cold cases share one thing in common: the isolation that surrounds them made it easier for killers to operate, and harder for justice to follow.
In this two-ho
The Mount Rainier Murders
Mount Rainier’s beauty often masks a dark history and high-altitude crime. This episode looks into the 1979 vanishing of Elaine Robertson and the 1996 abduction of Sheila Kearns from park housing. We also detail the 2012 line-of-duty murder of Ranger Margaret Anderson and the disturbing 2024 murder charges against a "medical miracle" survivor.
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Campground Killers | Predators in the Wilderness
From the high desert of Oregon to the remote mountains of Montana, the serenity of the great outdoors has often been shattered by sudden, senseless violence. This investigation examines a series of harrowing accounts where standard camping trips transformed into forensic mysteries and desperate battles for survival. We analyze the 1977 Cline Falls hatchet attack, the "Buried Bodies" spree in the A
Southern Crimes | Unsolved Mysteries from Florida
Florida is often defined by its promise of reinvention and paradise, but beneath the turquoise waters and haunting Everglades lies a darker history of disappearances and unsolved violence.
This episode explores six haunting cases that have stymied investigators for decades, from the "Gold Sock Killer" of the 1970s to the chilling disappearance of Suzie Wood from a schooner in Key West.
We examine
The Cult That Hunted People in Chicago
In the early 1980s, the "Ripper Crew" turned the Chicago suburbs into a landscape of ritualistic terror. Operating out of a red Dodge van, this four-man group - led by a contractor with links to John Wayne Gacy - subjected at least eighteen women to dehumanizing, cult-like violence. This investigation examines the 1982 disappearance of Lorry Borowski and the "satanic chapel" discovered in a North
Unsolved Jane Doe Cases from the Pacific Northwest
The dense wilderness and rugged coastlines of the Pacific Northwest have long served as a repository for some of the nation's most persistent forensic mysteries. This episode examines a series of decades-old cold cases involving unidentified women discovered in isolated regions, from the slopes of Mount St. Helens to the rural corridors of Clatsop County and Vancouver. Stories covered:
• Helen Doe
The Highway 97 Killer
On September 10, 2001, 74-year-old Alaskan veteran James Hamrick stopped at a remote British Columbia rest area with a hitchhiker he had kindly offered to help. What followed was a brutal, senseless betrayal that left Hamrick dead and his killer fleeing across international borders during the chaos of the September 11th attacks. This documentary examines the 25-year investigative journey from a lo
Real Life Horror Stories from the Pacific Northwest
Every year, people encounter dark forces in the Pacific Northwest. Sometimes it's disappearing on a hike, other times, it's murder.
This true crime compilation covers stories from Alaska, Washington, Oregon and more. We tell the stories of an Alaskan serial killer, strange vanishings in eastern Washington, and unsolved cold cases in Oregon.
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Special Report: The Capitol Reef Murders
In March 2026, the quiet communities of Lyman and Torrey, Utah, were shattered by a targeted killing spree that claimed the lives of three women. This special episode examines the timeline of Ivan Miller, a stranded traveler from Iowa whose presence in Wayne County turned deadly.
The investigation details the calculated nature of the crimes, beginning with the death of 86-year-old Margaret Oldroyd
Oregon Unsolved Cold Cases | Volume One
In the rugged landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon’s beauty is often a backdrop for some of the region’s most unsettling mysteries. From the 1980’s drug-fueled underworld of Eugene to the silent riverbanks of Sauvie Island, these cases reveal a pattern of violence and institutional stalemates that have left families searching for answers for decades.
This episode examines stories ranging fro
Alaska Unsolved Cold Cases | Volume One
In the vast, frozen expanse of the Alaskan wilderness and the frigid depths of the Gulf of Alaska, silence is often a mask for the unthinkable. From Robert Hansen’s (The Butcher Baker) hunting grounds in Seward to the locked doors of a luxury cruise liner, the North serves as a final destination for those whose stories were cut short by predators, institutional failures, or the landscape itself.
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The Bank Robber who Lived in a Tree House
He built a palace in the trees - and funded it with stolen money.
In this episode of Northern Crimes, we trace the rise and fall of William Scott Scurlock, better known as Seattle’s “Hollywood Bandit.” For nearly five years in the 1990s, Scurlock carried out a series of meticulously planned bank robberies across the Pacific Northwest, using elaborate disguises and disciplined tactics to evade capt
The North’s Unsolved Mysteries | Alaska, Canada & the Pacific Northwest
Two hours. Multiple cases. No clear answers.
In this extended episode of Northern Crimes, we examine a collection of unsolved mysteries and cold cases from Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest. From hikers who vanished on remote trails to campers who never returned home, from roadside discoveries to long-dormant murder investigations, these cases span decades - and landscapes where dista
True Crime in the Great Outdoors
In this episode of Northern Crimes, we follow cases where forests, ravines, and remote valleys became part of the story: a fatal fall on Oregon’s Eagle Creek Trail that leaves lingering doubt, a 1976 double murder at a Wisconsin campground solved decades later through DNA, the unsettling mystery of Norway’s Isdal Woman, and a brutal family massacre in British Columbia’s Wells Gray Provincial Park.
The Washington Strangler
A quiet college town. A trusted uniform. And a crime that didn’t begin in Washington.
In January 1979, two young women accepted what seemed like a routine house-sitting job in Bellingham, Washington. By the next day, both were dead—strangled inside an isolated home overlooking the bay. What investigators uncovered next revealed a predator whose violence stretched far beyond the Pacific Northwest,
Idaho Unsolved | Strange Disappearances and Cold Cases
Idaho’s wide-open spaces can swallow more than footprints.
In this episode of Northern Crimes, we trace a series of unresolved cases across Idaho - where a roadside discovery ends a child’s fair-night outing, a nine-year-old disappears after youth bowling, and a toddler vanishes from a remote campground without leaving a trace.
We also revisit a Pocatello abduction that was dismissed too quickly,
The 1967 Falcon Lake Mystery
In May 1967, a quiet prospector entered the remote wilderness of eastern Manitoba - and came back burned, ill, and carrying a story that would trigger one of the most extensive UFO investigations in Canadian history. Doctors documented unusual injuries. Police and military officials examined the site. Soil samples, physical evidence, and government reports followed- yet no clear explanation ever e
King County Killers
King County Killers examines a century of violence in and around Seattle, tracing how some of the region’s most notorious crimes unfolded across city streets, highways, and forested backroads. From early murders driven by greed to serial predators who hid behind charm, routine, or family ties, each case reveals a different face of calculated brutality.
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The Christmas Tree Farm Murder
In December 1985, Ed and Minnie Maurin—an elderly couple who ran a small Christmas tree farm in rural Lewis County, Washington—were taken from their home and murdered along a remote logging road. The crime stunned the community, then slowly slipped into silence as leads faded and the case went cold.
This episode examines what happened, why the investigation stalled, and how years later, fresh eyes
The Vancouver Nightclub Murders
In the winter of 1974-75, three women from Vancouver’s nightclub scene were murdered. Linked by routine, geography, and the shadow of organized crime, their cases remain unsolved nearly 50 years later.
This episode revisits the world they moved through - where powerful clubs, criminal networks, and a police crackdown collided - with lasting consequences and no clear answers.
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Jackson County Cold Cases | Southern Oregon True Crime
This episode of Northern Crimes explores six unsolved cases from Jackson County, Oregon — disappearances and deaths that unfolded along the Rogue Valley’s highways, forests, and riverbanks. Each story raises its own unanswered questions, revealing a region where investigations often stalled and the truth slipped out of reach. Decades later, the mysteries remain, and the families left behind are st
The Moosehead Murder
A prominent businessman is found murdered in his downtown office—bludgeoned in a brutal, personal attack. The victim comes from one of Canada’s most powerful families, and suspicion quickly turns to someone within that legacy.
What follows is a years-long legal saga marked by police missteps, shifting narratives, and a courtroom battle that would divide a province.
This is the story of a murder th
Unsolved Mysteries from Canada
This episode of Northern Crimes examines five unresolved cases that continue to trouble investigators across Canada. From the long-delayed discovery of Kimberley Lockyer and Dale Worthman in Newfoundland, to the disputed tale of the vanished Lake Anjikuni village, we trace how facts, folklore, and failure intersect. We follow the unexplained final journey of Blair Adams from British Columbia to Te
The Bank Robber Who Vanished Into Alaska’s Wilderness
This episode follows the extraordinary and unsettling life of Paul Stavenjord, who first made headlines in 1971 after fleeing into the mountains of Seward following Alaska’s largest bank robbery. For more than two decades, Stavenjord appeared to rebuild his life, working on the railroad, raising a family, and carving out a quiet existence in the Alaskan frontier. But in 1997, he vanished once agai
Dark Cases from the Pacific Northwest
This episode of Northern Crimes explores five harrowing true crime stories from the Pacific Northwest — cases that reveal how jealousy, obsession, and vengeance can erupt into shocking violence. From the murder of 18-year-old Rachel Burkheimer in Washington, to the calculated brutality of Douglas Garland in Alberta, and the haunting disappearance of Jermain Charlo in Montana, each story exposes a
Three Unsolved Cases from the Pacific Northwest
This episode examines three unsolved cases from the Pacific Northwest—a missing actor from Bremerton, a vanished college student in the North Cascades, and the unsolved murder of an orchardist in Hood River. Each investigation reveals how evidence can fade, leads can stall, and uncertainty can endure even in communities defined by quiet landscapes.
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Strange Unsolved Cases from Alaska
From vanished planes to children who disappeared without a trace, Strange Unsolved Cases from Alaska explores five of the most baffling and chilling mysteries to emerge from the Last Frontier. In a state defined by rugged terrain, brutal winters, and vast isolation, these cases remain frozen in time—unsolved, unexplained, and unforgettable.
This episode of Northern Crimes investigates a military a
7 Unsolved Disappearances from Canada
From Ontario farm roads and psychiatric hospital grounds to B.C. taxi stands, Alberta fire lookouts, Quebec’s biker underworld, and a Toronto traveler lost in the Caribbean, this episode traces seven Canadian disappearances—teen friends, a cabbie, a patient on a one-hour walk, two pregnant classmates, a First Nations woman, a Hells Angel kingpin, and a vacationer—connecting thin timelines, fragile
5 Strange Missing Persons Cases from the Northwest
Five experienced outdoors lovers step into the Northwest’s backcountry and vanish: a young photographer at snow-buried Crater Lake, a veteran Alberta fire lookout who misses a routine check-in, a Montana hiker who disappears between switchbacks, an elk hunter lost amid the Crazy Mountains, and an Idaho camp cook whose loyal dog returns without her. 5 Strange Missing Persons Cases from the Northwes
Snoqualmie Valley | The REAL Twin Peaks
In 1990, Twin Peaks turned Snoqualmie Valley into a backdrop for surreal murder mystery. But the real valley’s history—tragic accidents, brutal killings, and haunting discoveries—proved darker than anything David Lynch imagined. The Real Twin Peaks unravels how beauty, tragedy, and small-town secrets collided in Washington’s shadowed forests.
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The Alberta Murders
From a family discovered beneath a garage floor in 1959 Stettler to the 2005 Mayerthorpe ambush of four RCMP officers, from an Edmonton filmmaker who turned a scripted “kill room” into real murder to a highway execution near Claresholm in 2011—this episode traces four Alberta cases that shattered the province’s sense of safety. Drawing on records, trial testimony, and survivor accounts, Northern C
The Montana Rest Stop Murder
In November 1985, 67-year-old Dexter Stefonek set out on a cross-country drive from Oregon back to his home in Wisconsin. But along Interstate 94 in eastern Montana, his journey ended in tragedy. His Plymouth Horizon was found engulfed in flames at the Bad Route Rest Area, and months later, his body turned up in a remote landfill—shot, beaten, and discarded. Who killed Dexter Stefonek, and why? Fr
Unsolved Mysteries from Oregon
From a vanished pizza delivery driver in Salem to the mysterious disappearance of an entire Portland family in the Columbia River Gorge, to the eerie “Frog Boy” case and the Forest Grove Sounds, Oregon’s history is filled with stories that blur the line between legend and reality. In this episode of Northern Crimes, we unravel six of the state’s most haunting unsolved mysteries—cases of vanished l
The Saskatchewan Murders
In the 1990s, a chilling series of disappearances in Saskatoon revealed the presence of a hidden predator targeting Indigenous women. When the remains of three missing women were discovered in the woods, investigators uncovered the horrifying crimes of serial killer John Martin Crawford—whose prior conviction and known violence had somehow gone unchecked. This episode explores the systemic failure
Unsolved Cold Cases from Canada
Spanning five decades and six provinces, this episode of Northern Crimes investigates some of Canada’s most haunting unsolved cases—from a real estate agent lured to her death, to Indigenous women failed by the system, to a professional wrestler executed in his home. These stories reveal the hidden dangers of remote terrain, systemic indifference, and killers who remain at large. In the silence le
The Disappearance of Valerie Sifsof
In the summer of 2012, 43-year-old Valerie Sifsof vanished from Granite Creek Campground in Alaska, triggering an urgent search through some of the state’s most unforgiving terrain. Despite recovered clothing and extensive efforts by family and authorities, no trace of Valerie was ever found. This episode retraces the events of that weekend, explores the evidence, and asks the haunting question: w
The Olympia Murders
In the 1970s, a string of violent crimes shattered the peace of Olympia, Washington. From the brutal stabbing of 17-year-old Patricia Garrison to the unsolved murders of two teenage hitchhikers—Katherine Devine and Brenda Baker—this episode investigates a chilling pattern of violence and the long path to justice. With Ted Bundy once suspected and a 30-year-old cold case finally solved through DNA,
Pacific Northwest Cold Cases and Mysteries
In this gripping episode of Northern Crimes, we journey into the heart of the Pacific Northwest to explore eight chilling cold cases and unsolved mysteries. From the eerie disappearance of Maureen Kelly in the Gifford Pinchot Forest to the baffling case of the Salish Sea human feet, each story is a haunting reminder of lives disrupted and answers still out of reach. We revisit the infamous hijacki
Unsolved Mysteries from Washington State
From vanished hikers to mysterious deaths and eerie legends, Washington State holds secrets that refuse to fade. In this episode of Northern Crimes, we investigate seven unresolved cases — each marked by unanswered questions, overlooked details, and silence that still echoes decades later. These are the stories that haunt the Pacific Northwest.
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10 Serial Killers from the Pacific Northwest
Beneath the forests, fog, and stillness of the Pacific Northwest lies a far darker history—one shaped by predators who hid in plain sight. In this episode, we uncover the disturbing stories of 10 serial killers who haunted Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and British Columbia.
From the infamous Green River Killer to the chilling methods of Israel Keyes, each story reveals not just the crimes—but how th
Unsolved Mysteries from Alaska
Alaska is a land of staggering beauty—and chilling silence. In this episode of Northern Crimes, we uncover five of the state’s most haunting unsolved mysteries: a Jane Doe buried in the woods by a serial killer, a runner who vanished during a race watched by thousands, and a plane that disappeared off radar with a suspected British spy aboard. These are stories of people who went missing, bodies n
The Jenner Beach Murders
A quiet beach on the Sonoma Coast. Two sleeping bags in the sand. And a crime so brutal, it would leave a permanent scar on a small California town.
In August 2004, Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen—young, devout, and deeply in love—set out for a weekend getaway. By morning, they were gone, executed while they slept beside the Pacific Ocean. No witnesses. No motive. No answers.
For thirteen years,
Unsolved Mysteries from the Pacific Northwest
In the Pacific Northwest, the landscape can feel endless—thick with forests, mountains, rivers, and fog. But sometimes, it’s not the wilderness that unsettles you. It’s what’s left behind.
In this episode of Northern Crimes, we step into five haunting stories that defy explanation. A group of men vanish into the snow and leave behind a trail of contradictions. A family steps into a stranger’s truc
The Bend Murder
Bend, Oregon. July 2016. Twenty-three-year-old Kaylee Sawyer vanished after a night out and a brief argument with her boyfriend. She was last seen walking near the Central Oregon Community College campus. What began as a missing person case quickly spiraled into a disturbing criminal investigation—when a campus security guard’s wife walked into the police station with a chilling confession.
The ma
The Red River Missing
Winnipeg, 2014. A warm summer day ends with a chilling discovery—the body of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine, wrapped in plastic, pulled from the Red River. Her murder shocked the nation and became a rallying cry for Canada’s Indigenous communities. But Tina’s story is not the only one tied to these waters.
In this episode, we uncover the dark truth behind the Red River—a place long feared to conceal th
The Murder of Carolyn Killaby
In November 1995, Carolyn Killaby disappeared after a night out in Vancouver, Washington. Her car was found days later outside a bar with no signs of struggle—only a cryptic note and growing concern from family and friends. As detectives retraced her steps, all signs pointed to one man: a convicted killer with a violent past and a trail of blood he couldn’t fully erase.
What followed was a high-st
The Snohomish County Murders
In the quiet towns and dense forests of Snohomish County, Washington, a series of chilling murders unfolded—some solved through sheer determination, others left frozen in time. For decades, families waited for answers as the cases grew cold. Now, with the rise of forensic genealogy, long-buried secrets are finally being unearthed.
From shadowy backroads to high-profile breakthroughs, this episode
The Missoula Murders
Missoula, Montana—known for its mountain views, tight-knit community, and quiet charm. But in the shadow of its pine-covered hills, something sinister was happening.
For over a decade, a predator lived among the townspeople. He delivered furniture, worked ordinary jobs, and blended in with the rhythm of everyday life. But behind the mask was a dark obsession—and a trail of violence no one saw comi
The Strange Disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa
A burned-out truck. A remote mountain trail. And a young man named Marshal Iwaasa who vanished without a trace. In this episode, we delve into the baffling 2019 disappearance of Marshal, a 26-year-old from Alberta who was last seen visiting his storage unit before his truck was later found—charred and abandoned—in the British Columbia backcountry. Inside were his clothes, smashed cell phones, and
The Lake Stevens Murder
On a quiet June evening in Lake Stevens, Washington, a group of teenage girls walked through their suburban neighborhood, celebrating a birthday. Moments later, gunfire shattered the silence—and their world.
As panic swept through the streets, more shots echoed across the city. Houses were hit. Children barely escaped harm. A peaceful community found itself under siege—but no one knew who was resp
Dark Hunt: Alaskan Serial Killer Robert Hansen
In the wilds of Alaska, Robert Hansen hunted more than just game. By day, he was a respected baker; by night, a predator who lured women into his trap, then set them loose in the wilderness—only to hunt them down like animals. For over a decade, his crimes went unnoticed, lost in the chaos of Anchorage’s booming oil town. But when one woman escaped, the truth began to unravel.
How did Hansen evade
The Lewiston Cold Cases
Between 1979 and 1982, five people vanished from the Lewis-Clark Valley, a quiet region straddling the Idaho-Washington border. Their stories—seemingly unconnected at first—would form a haunting pattern that has baffled investigators for over four decades.
It began with 12-year-old Christina White, who disappeared after calling home from a friend’s house. Two years later, University of Idaho stude
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