In mid-July of 2019, three intrepid explorers who all had a deep appreciation of nature and love of adventure ventured into Northern British Columbia, Canada to make the most of all the region has to offer. A young couple set out on a road trip to explore Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska and a seasoned biologist with some extra time on his hands decided to head further north than originally planned to take in the beautiful scenery.

Music Credits:

The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster

The Funkoars – Feel The Madness

Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/

Research & Writing:

Christine Penhale

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Beyond The Rainbow -   https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cj-2/beyond-the-rainbow-true-crimes-of-the-lgbt-community

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https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/b-c-murder-suspects-recorded-last-will-and-testament-before-their-deaths-report-1.4556547

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https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/brother-of-b-c-homicide-victim-says-he-may-never-know-why-she-was-killed

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“'My big heart could have got me killed': Albertan unknowingly helped B.C. fugitives.” National Post, July 30, 2019.

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“In loving memory of Leonard Dyck.” Go Fund Me, July 29, 2019.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-leonard-dyck

“Family and friends gather for memorial of American backpacker murdered in Canada as manhunt continues for teenage suspects.” Daily Mail, July 28, 2019.

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https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2019/07/chynna-noelle-deese-july-15th-2019/

“Victims of northern B.C. killings remembered as travellers, loved ones, whose lives were tragically cut short.” The Globe and Mail, July 26, 2019.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-victims-of-northern-bc-killings-remembered-as-travellers-loved-ones/

“Questions abound in fugitives' hometown of Port Alberni.” CBC News, July 25, 2019.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-alberni-fugitives-hometown-1.5225792

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“‘He’s on a suicide mission’: Father of 18-year-old murder suspect says he won’t be taken alive.” National Post, July 24, 2019.

https://nationalpost.com/news/murder-charge-laid-against-two-b-c-teens-sought-in-canada-wide-manhunt-as-third-body-identified

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https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/always-a-chance-to-turn-your-life-around-locals-react-to-port-alberni-teens-wanted-for-3-deaths/

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https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/port-alberni-rocked-by-national-manhunt-for-local-teens-after-first-believing-the-pair-was-lost-in-the-bush