Island Crime
Laura PalmerEach season of Island Crime delves into an unsolved murder or missing person case on Vancouver Island. Host/Producer Laura Palmer updates the cases when she finds new evidence or fresh perspectives. Original journalism, leaving no stone unturned.
Season 9: 'The Dead File' The unsolved double stabbing of a husband & wife in their own home.
Season 8: 'My Best Friend Bree' -the unsolved murder of Bre... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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A newly released prison file offers the clearest picture yet of Joseph Phillips—and confirms he was intensively questioned by the RCMP about the murders of his in-laws. Meanwhile, Laura and Shauna receive significant news in their battle to uncover t... more
After more than 67 years, a fresh tip comes in, which leaves Laura wondering whether police had another suspect on their radar back then. Also, throughout the series, Laura & Shauna have been pushing for the release of 'The Dead File.' In this episod... more
In this episode, Shauna steps inside the infamous murder house in South Wellington, where the unsolved 1959 murders of her great-great-grandparents Curly and Lizzie Kostyniuk, took place. The new owners learn about the house’s dark history and its co... more
After months of searching, the police file on the 1959 murders of Curly and Lizzie Kostyniuk has finally arrived, but it's not what Shauna and I hoped for. Over 100 pages of heavily redacted administrative paperwork instead of the real investigative ... more
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This is a smart, INVESTIGATIVE, podcast. It’s not a gal chatting with her friend and making sarcastic funny-ish comments while rereading someone else’s research. Laura is out there, in the field, interviewing, and finding answers, so obviously if she’s traveling to interview someone, it’s not going to have a studio recorded sound. She’s walking the same areas where these crimes took place. Her quest to find answers drew me in but I love her presentation of her research and the real audio she rec... more
Apple Podcasts52chihuahua’s
United Statesa month ago - Amazing Podcasts and Podcaster!!
I have listened to all of Laura’s podcasts and love them all. She is so thorough and engaging. I hope the podcasts never stop coming!
Apple Podcasts5Jennifer Rawluk
Canada2 months ago - Thoughtful, Compassionate, and Exceptional True Crime Journalism
Island Crime is one of the best true crime podcasts I've listened to. Laura Palmer has an incredible gift for taking complex stories and presenting them in a way that is both engaging and deeply respectful. The research is thorough, the storytelling is compelling, and the production quality is outstanding.
What stands out most is the care and compassion shown toward the victims, families, and communities involved. These aren't just cases, they are real people whose stories deserve to be told. L... more
Apple Podcasts5NoNicknameSCCanada2 months ago - Good Investigative Journalism
Good investigative journalism. She dives deep into the lives of the victims and the circumstances surrounding their disappearances and deaths. The details and context, all of these clues are the kinds of things that lead to crimes eventually being solved. She’s really good at her job.
Apple Podcasts5SerelcambioCanada3 months ago - The Best True Crime Podcast
This is such a well researched and in depth podcast. I have learned so much about local history and cases.
Apple Podcasts5Mckenziej2Canada3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #234 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #48 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  Philippines/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  Taiwan/True Crime |
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What is Island Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on unsolved murders and missing person cases on Vancouver Island, with steady updates as new facts emerge. Across seasons it blends investigative storytelling, archival reporting, and personal interviews to humanize victims and illuminate broader social contexts such as homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence. A few seasons stand out for their rigorous attention to memory, identity, and community impact, while discussion often reflects on policing, public perception, and the quest for justice. The format tends toward long-form narrative, careful pacing, and empathetic storytelling that aims to inform and provoke thought rather than sensationalize.
Noteworthy is the consistent focus on victims as people with compl... more
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Recent guests on Island Crime include:
1. James Turk
2. Chris Voller
3. Trude Ligaray
4. Jerry Tudor
5. Stephanie Mason Williams
6. Garry Rogers
7. Barb Hoyle
8. Janet Piper
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