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The Unsolved Murder of Louise Chaput

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Who knew we would be discussing hiking safety tips after more than 70 episodes? This week, Alex tells Christie the devastating unsolved murder of Canadian psychologist, Louise Chaput. It's been over 20 years and we still do not have answers as to what happened when Louise went on a hiking trip on one of many ominous Appalachian Trails. Tune in to hear more about Louise and this case - and, if you have any information, please contact the New Hampshire State police at 1-(800)-525-5555. You can also submit an anonymous tip at: https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Louise%20Chaput. Need a distraction? We got you.

As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations),  please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: [email protected].

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Resources:

  • Britannica website – “Appalachian National Scenic Trail” – by Editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica 
  • Appalachian Trial website – Thru-Hiking. 
  • WMUR News 9 website – “New Hampshire unsolved case file: Who killed Louise Chaput?” – Updated on December 5th, 2019 
  • The Ottawa Citizen article – “Hiker’s slaying baffles police” – By Stephen Frothingham – November 29th, 2001 
  • The Boston Globe article – “Club says trails safe but urges caution” – By David Arnold – November 27th, 2001 
  • The National Post article – “Quebec police join hunt for killer” – By Graeme Hamilton – November 28th, 2001 
  • The Gazette article – “Slain women worked with inmate-informants” – By Paul Cherry – January 13th, 2002 
  • The Gazette article – “Sherbrooke hiker’s body found in N. H.” – by Catherine Solyom – November 24th, 2001 
  • Find a Grave website – “Louise Chaput” – created by acco24 – added September 13th, 2005 
  • Medium article – “True Crime Murder on Mount Isolation” – by Lisa Maria Fuqua – September 21st, 2019 
  • New Hampshire Department of Justice website – business.nh.gov 
  • Green Belly website – “List of Appalachian Trial Murders since 1974” – By Katie Licavoli – January 5th, 2021 

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