Someone Knows Something
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18.4K ratingsAngel Carlick was a vibrant youth worker, nicknamed ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ by her loved ones. She had plans after graduation to become legal guardian of her brother and work to support struggling youth at her local resource centre. But just days before she was set to graduate in 2007, at age 18, Angel disappeared. Months later, her remains were found in a remote area in the Canadian north. In the highly-anticipated 8th season of Someone Knows Something, award-winning investigator David Ridgen delves into the cold case that has haunted Whitehorse for more than 15 years. As David works alongside Angel's family, friends, and community, he uncovers details surrounding her death and strives to bring her justice, while honouring the legacy of her late mother, Wendy. Find episode transcripts here: www.cbc.ca/1.6970507 Previous seasons: S1: Adrien McNaughton. S2: Sheryl Sheppard. S3: Dee & Moore. S4: Greavette. S5: Kerrie Brown. S6: Donald Izzett Jr.. S7: The Abortion Wars.
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Episodes
S8 E7: Take it to the Limit
October 30, 2023 08:10 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBThe final episode in the unsolved case of Angel Carlick. David follows a new lead — and finally gets in touch with someone at the centre of a compelling tip.
S8 E6: The Price of Admission
October 23, 2023 08:10 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBNew information comes to light about possible suspects in Angel’s murder. David receives an unexpected tip about a local ex-police officer.
S8 E5: Return to Pilot Mountain
October 16, 2023 08:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBDavid and Laurie return to Pilot Mountain looking for information about Angel’s case. What do the residents remember about Angel’s murder? Did any of them see anything? Find the full-text transcript for this episode here: www.cbc.ca/1.6970507
S8 E4: Photograph
October 09, 2023 08:10 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBDavid and Laurie discover crucial new details about Angel’s last known whereabouts. A tipster emails David with information about a possible suspect, but are they willing to meet? Find the full-text transcript for this episode here: www.cbc.ca/1.6970507
S8 E3: The Saddest Song in the World
October 02, 2023 08:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn November 2007, Angel Carlick’s remains were found in a remote area near Whitehorse. How did she get there? Was Angel killed at this location, or was she moved? Find the full-text transcript for this episode here: www.cbc.ca/1.6970507
S8 E2: Wendy
September 25, 2023 08:10 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBTen years after Angel Carlick was found dead in Whitehorse, her mother Wendy was also killed. Their cases are unconnected by events and perpetrators, but their stories are forever intertwined. The investigation into Angel’s whereabouts before she disappeared continues. Find the full-text transcript for this episode here: www.cbc.ca/1.6970507
S8 E1: Angel
September 18, 2023 08:10 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBEighteen-year-old Angel Carlick was set to graduate high school when she disappeared in Whitehorse in 2007. Her remains were found 6 months later. It’s been 15 years and her murder remains unsolved. Find the full-text transcript for this episode here: www.cbc.ca/1.6970507
Introducing Season 8: The Angel Carlick case
September 05, 2023 08:10 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MB18-year-old Angel Carlick, nicknamed “Happy-Go-Lucky” by her friends, was about to graduate high school when she disappeared from Whitehorse in 2007. Her remains were found 6 months later and her murder is still unsolved. In the upcoming 8th season of Someone Knows Something, host & investigator David Ridgen travels to Northern Canada to join Angel’s family, friends and community in the search for answers.
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 1 in the case of Nadia Atwi
December 08, 2022 09:25 - 29 minutes - 27 MB“Where are you?”: On the morning of December 8, 2017, Salwa Atwi arrives at her daughter Nadia’s home for their regular carpool. Nadia doesn’t come outside. Four years later, there is still no sign of her.
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 2 in the case of Nadia Atwi
December 08, 2022 09:20 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB“Drive”: Nadia’s car is found, but no Nadia. Could footage from a dashboard camera provide some answers? And what about her family and neighbours? Did they see anything?
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 3 in the case of Nadia Atwi
December 08, 2022 09:15 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB“I love you, Nadia”: The moments leading up to Nadia’s disappearance are scrutinized. Is her husband willing to help fill in the gaps?
Someone Knows Something Introduces: The Outlaw Ocean
October 17, 2022 15:40 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe high seas are beyond the reach of international law – and beyond the beat of most reporters. But Pulitzer-Prize-winner and former New York Times journalist, Ian Urbina, has sailed into uncharted territories. Urbina sets out on a years-long quest to investigate murder at sea, modern slave labour, environmental crimes and quixotic adventurers. Part travelog, part true-crime thriller, this 7-part series takes listeners to places where the laws of the land no longer exist. The Outlaw Ocean is...
S7 E8: “A Network of Support”
July 14, 2022 04:10 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending decades of constitutional protection for abortion rights. In this special update episode of SKS Season 7, David Ridgen checks in with Amanda Robb, Lynne Slepian and Diane Derzis, the owner of the clinic at the heart of the Supreme Court case. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortion-wars-transcripts-listen-1.6736516
S7 E7: Darkworld
June 14, 2022 04:10 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAn email arrives from a California prison: “Talk to you very soon.” In the season finale, David speaks to James Kopp, the man who shot and killed Dr. Barnett Slepian. What does the violence of the past mean for the future? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortion-wars-transcripts-listen-1.6736516
S7 E6: Mississippi
June 07, 2022 08:10 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDavid heads to Mississippi, a key state that is currently attempting to restrict access to abortion through legislation. David visits the only abortion clinic in the state, known as "Pink House," and speaks to the workers and activists on the frontlines of the fight to protect reproductive rights. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortion-wars-transcripts-listen-1.6736516
S7 E5: Nemesis
May 31, 2022 04:10 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDavid and Amanda examine the relationship between religious beliefs and justification for violence. The investigation takes them to Washington, D.C., where they meet with an American evangelical minister who was involved in the anti-abortion movement — leading protests against Dr. Barnett Slepian and blockading the clinic where he worked. Has the minister’s position changed? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortio...
S7 E4: What’s Left Behind
May 24, 2022 08:10 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBCanadian detectives investigating the 1995 shooting of Dr. Hugh Short in Ontario reveal evidence that places an anti-abortion fanatic at the scene of the crime. David speaks to Buffalo News reporters who investigated the U.S. and Canadian shootings and feel there is much more to the story. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortion-wars-transcripts-listen-1.6736516
S7 E3: The Informant
May 16, 2022 08:15 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDavid interviews key members of the Canadian/U.S. police task force formed to find the person who shot Canadian abortion providers and killed Dr. Barnett Slepian. Do they think the shooter acted alone? What will the man behind the FBI code name Jack Steele, a key confidential informant, reveal? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortion-wars-transcripts-listen-1.6736516
S7 E2: Remembrance
May 15, 2022 08:10 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn the 1990s, three Canadian abortion providers are shot and gravely injured — all about a year apart, all around Remembrance Day. David begins his examination of these attacks by speaking to Canadian family members. In so doing, David discovers connections between the Canadian shootings and the murder of Amanda Robb’s uncle, Dr. Barnett Slepian. An eyewitness account reveals new information publicly for the first time. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/p...
S7 E1: Aiding, Abetting, Abortion
May 14, 2022 08:10 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAccess to abortion has taken on urgency as the laws protecting it come under attack in the U.S. Working with family member Amanda Robb, David examines the murder of her uncle, an abortion provider in the U.S., and the resulting conviction of a fanatical sniper. Both discover that this murder may be the endgame of a series of doctor shootings that actually began in Canada. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/someone-knows-something-the-abortion-w...
Season 7: The Abortion Wars - Trailer
May 04, 2022 04:10 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBComing May 2022: the return of Someone Knows Something. In Season 7, host David Ridgen and American journalist Amanda Robb investigate the 1998 murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian — Robb’s uncle — who was shot in an act of anti-abortion violence. The series explores the anti-abortion radical who was responsible for the murder and the possible links to similar attacks on Canadian doctors. With protests on the rise and debates about reproductive rights heating up in the U.S., could more violence be o...
Someone Knows Something Introduces: The Next Call - The Case of Nadia Atwi
February 08, 2022 16:27 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFrom David Ridgen, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. In the case of Nadia Atwi, on December 8, 2017, Salwa Atwi arrived at her daughter Nadia’s home in Edmonton as part of their regular carpooling. But Nadia didn’t come outside, and the 32-year-old kindergarten teacher was never seen again. Edmonton’s Muslim and Lebanese communities pulled together to search in the days following. Initial searches seem promising, as Nadia...
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 1 in the case of Terrie Dauphinais
November 12, 2021 05:10 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MB“Firewood”: On April 29, 2002, Terrie Dauphinais was discovered on the main floor of her Calgary home. She’d been strangled. Responding officers find Terrie’s three young children locked in their rooms upstairs. Police have a suspect, but can’t move forward.
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 2 in the case of Terrie Dauphinais
November 11, 2021 05:10 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB“Homefront”: David digs into the original investigation into Terrie’s murder. Was anything missed? And what did one of the children see?
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 3 in the case of Terrie Dauphinais
November 10, 2021 05:10 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB“Panic Mode”: An undercover police investigation appears to go south. The clock ticks on a criminal trial.
Introducing: The Next Call with David Ridgen - The Case of Terrie Dauphinais
November 09, 2021 15:43 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBFrom David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. In the case of Terrie Dauphinais, a 24-year-old Metis woman is found dead in her Calgary home in the spring of 2002. New investigative efforts have held out promise, but the case still remains cold almost two decades later. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 1 in the case of Melanie Ethier
October 15, 2021 04:10 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBOn September 28, 1996, Melanie Ethier says goodbye to her mother Celine, and goes to a friend’s house to watch a movie. Melanie is never seen again.
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 2 in the case of Melanie Ethier
October 14, 2021 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBConversations with Melanie’s friends who were with her the day she disappeared. Could something they noticed help the investigation?
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 3 in the case of Melanie Ethier
October 13, 2021 04:10 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBMelanie’s 10-minute walk home becomes 24 years of unanswered questions. Did someone see or hear her that night? And what about Celine’s suspicions about an old friend of the family?
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 4 in the case of Melanie Ethier
October 12, 2021 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBA closer look at the alibi of a person who has been on Celine’s radar for a while.
The Next Call with David Ridgen: Episode 5 in the case of Melanie Ethier
October 11, 2021 04:10 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBThe final regularly-planned episode. New information about Melanie’s case continues to come to light. What does this mean for Celine and the case?
Introducing: The Flamethrowers
September 08, 2021 04:10 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBThe Flamethrowers captures the punch-you-in-the-mouth energy and sound of right-wing talk radio. Host Justin Ling takes us from the fringe preachers and conspiracy peddlers of the 1920s to the political firestorm that rages today. With humour and candour, Ling examines the appeal of broadcasters like Rush Limbaugh, who found a sleeping audience, radicalized it, and became an accidental kingmaker — culminating in the election of Donald Trump. More episodes are available at smarturl.it/theflame...
Introducing: The Village: Season 2
June 23, 2021 14:20 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBTransgender women, and trans sex workers in particular, know what it means to be marginalized, overpoliced, and underprotected. In season two of The Village, host Justin Ling investigates the stories of two women, Alloura Wells and Cassandra Do, whose deaths remain unexplained, and whose cases expose the systems that failed them. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thevillagecbc
The Next Call with David Ridgen
June 09, 2021 14:20 - 3 minutes - 3.72 MBFrom David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/thenextcall
Introducing: A Death in Cryptoland
May 25, 2021 18:10 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhen the young CEO of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is reported to have died while honeymooning in India, it sets off a cataclysmic chain of events that would leave about 76,000 people out of a quarter of a billion dollars and a trail of conspiracy theories around whether Gerald Cotten is dead or alive. A Death in Cryptoland is an original podcast series about a crypto-tycoon, his secret past, his sudden demise, and an online sleuth’s obsession to unravel the truth behind QuadrigaC...
Introducing: Life Jolt
April 27, 2021 04:10 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBLife Jolt - prison slang for a life sentence - examines the lives of women navigating Canada’s correctional system. The team gained unprecedented access to the Grand Valley Institution prison, the federal pen for women in Ontario, for a full year. They followed women going into prison for the first time, spoke with lifers who have been there for years, and parolees as they left. Hosted by Rosemary Green, a former inmate herself, Life Jolt focuses on individual women’s stories and the realitie...
Introducing: Evil by Design
January 28, 2021 05:10 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBMore than 80 women from around the world have accused the fast-fashion mogul Peter Nygard of rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking in incidents across four decades and at least four countries. He denies it all, and claims his accusers are lying as part of a vast conspiracy. Nygard had built a sprawling international retail empire over the past 50 years — but now, his professional achievements are being overshadowed by a sinister personal life, earning him the moniker, ‘Canada’s Jeffrey ...
SKS S5 Extra: Spread the Word
October 15, 2020 00:10 - 58 minutes - 54 MBDavid and Trevor follow new tips in the Kerrie Brown case and learn more about who the 911 caller may have been looking for on the night Kerrie was murdered.
Introducing: Brainwashed
September 23, 2020 04:10 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBBrainwashed investigates the CIA’s covert mind control experiments – from the Cold War and MKULTRA to the so-called War on Terror. It’s the story of how a renowned psychiatrist used his unwitting patients as human guinea pigs at a Montreal hospital, and the ripple effects on survivors, their families, and thousands of other people around the world. It also examines the cultural impact — how the CIA brought LSD to America and inadvertently created counterculture influencers such as author Ken ...
Introducing: Recall: How to Start a Revolution
September 08, 2020 04:10 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe 1950s & 60s saw a wave of radical movements. Che Guevara and the Cuban Revolution. The Black Panthers. Quebec and Canada had the FLQ — a showdown that dissolved into crisis. By October 1970, there were soldiers in the streets, communities on edge, kidnapping and terror in the headlines. But those frightening weeks were just the crescendo of a wave of terror and violence that was nearly a decade in the making. This series will reveal the stories of that time through immersive storytelling ...
Introducing GURU: The Dark Side of Enlightenment
July 13, 2020 04:10 - 5 minutes - 5.64 MBWhen we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him. Hosted by journalist Matt Stroud, listen to Wondery’s new true crime mini-series “GU...
Introducing Uncover: Dead Wrong
June 17, 2020 04:10 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThe latest season of Uncover: Dead Wrong dives deep into a botched police investigation, missing evidence, and a wrongful conviction in a city plagued with more than a hundred unsolved missing and murdered cases. Dead Wrong takes you through the twisting, unbelievable story of Glen Assoun who spent more than 17 years in prison for the murder of Brenda Way, a crime he did not commit, and asks who really killed Brenda? More episodes are available at http://hyperurl.co/uncovercbc
S6 Episode 5: The Test
June 08, 2020 00:10 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBDavid looks deeper into Donnie’s case file to try piecing together his final days and hours, while Debra takes a new approach to try shaking something loose. New revelations ensue. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sks/someone-knows-something-season-6-donald-izzett-jr-transcripts-listen-1.5558068
S6 Episode 4: Fragments
June 01, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBDebra proposes a new dig on a Mississippi property in her search for answers. Could it be the spark the case needs? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sks/someone-knows-something-season-6-donald-izzett-jr-transcripts-listen-1.5558068
S6 Episode 3: Frenemy
May 25, 2020 00:10 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBDetectives interrogate an apparent witness about his involvement in Donnie’s disappearance and question his credibility. Is he telling the truth or is there more to the story than he’s letting on? Meanwhile, David tracks down the witness’s family and friends to get to the bottom of his story. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sks/someone-knows-something-season-6-donald-izzett-jr-transcripts-listen-1.5558068
S6 Episode 2: Pitfire
May 18, 2020 00:10 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDebra notices a man repeatedly named in Donnie’s case file as a potential witness. Yet police never spoke to him. Could he be the key to finding out what happened to Donnie? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sks/someone-knows-something-season-6-donald-izzett-jr-transcripts-listen-1.5558068
S6 Episode 1: Mother’s Day
May 11, 2020 00:10 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBOn Mother’s Day 1995, Debra receives a distressing phone call from her son, Donnie. Crying and upset, he asks her to wire him some money. After what sounds like a scuffle and a scream, the phone goes dead. Debra never hears from Donnie again. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sks/someone-knows-something-season-6-donald-izzett-jr-transcripts-listen-1.5558068
S6 Preview
May 04, 2020 04:10 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBIn SKS Season 6, David Ridgen investigates the case of a 19-year-old who disappeared during a road trip across the U.S. Launches May 12.
S6 Donald Izzett Jr. - Preview
May 04, 2020 04:10 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBIn SKS Season 6, David Ridgen investigates the case of 19-year-old Donald Izzett Jr., who disappeared during a road trip across the U.S.
Introducing Uncover: Satanic Panic
February 05, 2020 05:10 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBThroughout the 1980s, Satanic cults were widely believed to be terrorizing and torturing children. There were hundreds of false allegations and countless lives torn apart — but never any real proof. Uncover: Satanic Panic is out now. Subscribe at cbc.ca/uncover