The Next Call with David Ridgen

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From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the investigative podcast The Next Call. Ridgen works with victims’ family members, police and eye-witnesses to find answers. From investigators to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call.

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The Next Call Introduces: T...

02.20.2023

News of the mysterious deaths of billionaire Canadian pharma giant Barry Sherman and his philanthropist wife Honey in December 2017 reverberated around the world. Five years later, with no arrests and little news from the police, their deaths remain shrouded ...

The Next Call with David Ridgen episodes:

02.20.2023 The Next Call Introduces: The No Good, Terribly Kind, Wonderful Lives and Tragic Deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman News of the mysterious deaths of billionaire Canadian pharma giant Barry Sherman and his philanthropist wife Honey in December 2017 reverberated around the world. Five years later, with no arrests and little news from the police, their deaths remain shrouded ...
07.11.2022 The Next Call Introduces: The Kill List When human rights activist Karima Baloch is found drowned off the shores of Toronto, an investigation into her mysterious death leads all the way back to Pakistan, the country she had recently fled. In this six-part series, host Mary Lynk ...
05.16.2022 The Next Call Introduces: Someone Knows Something: The Abortion Wars Host David Ridgen joins victims' family members as they investigate cold cases, tracking down leads, speaking to suspects and searching for answers. In Season 7 of Someone Knows Something, Ridgen and investigative journalist Amanda Robb dig into the 1998 murder ...
02.22.2022 The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 3 “I love you, Nadia”: The moments leading up to Nadia’s disappearance are scrutinized. Is her husband willing to help fill in the gaps? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
02.14.2022 The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 2 “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? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
02.08.2022 The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 1 “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. For transcripts of this ...
02.01.2022 Introducing: The case of Nadia Atwi A kindergarten teacher doesn’t make it to class one December morning. Host David Ridgen investigates.
11.22.2021 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 3 “Panic Mode”: An undercover police investigation appears to go south. The clock ticks on a criminal trial. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
11.15.2021 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 2 “Homefront”: David digs into the original investigation into Terrie’s murder. Was anything missed? And what did one of the children see? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
11.08.2021 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 1 “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. ...
11.02.2021 Introducing: 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.
07.06.2021 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 5 “Cold Comfort”: The final regularly-planned episode. New information about Melanie’s case continues to come to light. What does this mean for Celine and the case? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
06.29.2021 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 4 “Branches”: A closer look at the alibi of a person who has been on Celine’s radar for a while. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
06.22.2021 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 3 “Pine to Wellington”: Melanie’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? For transcripts of this series, please visit: ...
06.15.2021 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 2 “Recollection”: Conversations with Melanie’s friends who were with her the day she disappeared. Could something they noticed help the investigation? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
06.08.2021 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 1 “The First Call”: On 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. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
05.20.2021 Introducing: The Next Call with David Ridgen From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Hear the investigations into a number of different cases unfold through a series of strategic calls. The Next Call begins with the Ontario ...