Valley of Secrets

By Nicci

A gripping NEW true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of murder, mysterious disappearances, and haunting unsolved cases in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. Each episode sheds light on the

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May 11, 2026The Hogue Family Massacre
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In 1965, a police officer, his wife, and their six children are found dead inside their suburban British Columbia home. Authorities quickly declare it a murder-suicide and name Leonard Hogue as the killer. But as secrets tied to corrupt cops, stolen money, and a possible cover-up begin to surface, one terrifying question remains:
Was Leonard Hogue a family annihilator… or a scapegoat for something much bigger?
FamilySearch Record – Leonard Hogue Family Records
ProQuest Archive – April 22, 1965 (Page 1)
ProQuest Archive – June 4, 1965 (Page 38)
ProQuest Archive – April 24, 1965 (Page 2)
ProQuest Archive – April 23, 1965 (Page 1)
ProQuest Archive – April 28, 1965 (Page 17)
ProQuest Archive – April 22, 1965 (Page 2)
ProQuest Archive – April 22, 1965 (Page 3)
ProQuest Archive – February 6, 1999 (Page 137)
ProQuest Archive – February 6, 1999 (Page 138)
ProQuest Archive – April 27, 1965 (Page 2)
ProQuest Archive – April 24, 1965 (Page 1)
Housecreep PDF Archive

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April 27, 2026The Murders of Aaron Kaplan and Genoa May
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In 1985, two children are taken from their beds in the middle of the night and murdered. One man is convicted for one of the crimes…
But did he commit both—or is another killer still hiding in the shadows?
Sources
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/january-12-1992-page-4-190/docview/2380920089/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/january-12-1992-page-5-190/docview/2380920084/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/november-19-2010-page-3-144/docview/3213174018/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-7-2008-page-9-160/docview/3212978311/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/april-1-1986-page-2-48/docview/2242099028/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-22-1985-page-3-140/docview/2380293337/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-24-1985-page-23-112/docview/2380374155/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/april-2-1986-page-146/docview/2241795494/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/july-29-1985-page-4-56/docview/2380471395/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/july-30-1985-page-4-88/docview/2380487898/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/july-27-1985-page-2-114/docview/2241524440/se-2
Sunshine Coast murderer who changed name dies in prison
A menorah has become a symbol of hope after surviving a 1985 firebombing at a Vancouver synagogue | CBC
In memory of Genni May - Coast Reporter
Families struggle as Genni May's killer faces parole - Coast Reporter
https://crcvc.ca/docs/consecutive-sentencing-2012.pdf
BC Gov News
Family fights back - Coast Reporter
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April 13, 2026The Hunt For Trina
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In January 2021, 48 year old Trina Hunt vanished from her quiet Port Moody neighbourhood. Two months later, her remains are discovered near Hope, BC. For years, her family and community pushed for justice, but answers never came, Now, four years later, a charge has finally been laid-but it’s not the charge anyone expected.
MissingTrinaHunt
Husband charged with ‘indignity to human remains’ 4 years after body found near Hope | Chilliwack Progress
The former Port Moody home of Trina Hunt has new owners - Vancouver Is Awesome
Trina Hunt’s husband’s trial won’t start until October 2027 - BC | Globalnews.ca
Trina Hunt’s husband charged with indignity to human remains - BC | Globalnews.ca
Trina Hunt - Information about the seeking of Justice for the Murder of Trina Hunt - 38 Hawthorn Drive, Port Moody
Rally organized in honour of Trina Hunt following husband’s criminal charge – CTVNews
Trina Hunt murder: Husband charged
Trina Hunt's husband charged with indignity to human remains | Vancouver Sun
Trial for Trina Hunt's husband set for 2027
Trial for Iain Hunt to be judge alone - Freshet News
Why the Iain Hunt Trial Delay Does Not Automatically Violate Canada’s 18 Month Rule – Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group (DDLaw)
IHIT speaks to the media on charges laid in connection to Trina Hunt’s death | Watch News Videos Online
‘It just seemed
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March 30, 2026Serial Killer: Robert "Willie" Pickton Finale
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In this final episode, Nicci Ruth dives into what led to the arrest and conviction of Robert Pickton—and what happened in the years that followed, including the chilling details that suggest the full truth may never be known.
Court documents
2006 BCSC 995 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2009 BCCA 299 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2009 BCCA 300 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 30 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2005 BCSC 1463 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 42 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 1293 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
Book
On The Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women.
Documentary
The Pig Farm
Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific serial killer
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March 16, 2026Serial Killer: Robert "Willie" Pickton Part 4
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In this episode, disturbing witness accounts and overlooked tips begin to paint a darker picture of what may have been happening at the Pickton farm. Piece by piece, the investigation edges closer to a horrifying reality.
Court documents
2006 BCSC 995 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2009 BCCA 299 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2009 BCCA 300 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 30 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2005 BCSC 1463 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 42 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 1293 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII Book
On The Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women.
Documentary
The Pig Farm
Robert “Willie” Pickton — Prolific serial killer’s jailhous
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March 02, 2026Serial Killer: Robert "Willie" Pickton Part 3
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Part 3 of the Robert “Willie” Pickton case dives deeper into the growing number of women disappearing from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in the late 1990s. We focus on the lives of the victims, the mounting forensic evidence found on the farm, and the warning signs that were missed as the danger escalated.
2006 BCSC 995 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2009 BCCA 299 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 30 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
On The Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women.
Serial Killer Robert Pickton - The Pig Farm (2011) - YouTube
Forsaken: The Final Report of the Missing Women Inquiry
(1) Facts about the 33 women whose remains or DNA were found on Robert Pickton’s farm | Globalnews.ca
December 1, 2007 (page 69 of 156). (2007, Dec 01). The Vancouver Sun (1986-) Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-1-2007-page-69-156/docview/2242869819/se-2 (Gina Houston)
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February 16, 2026Serial Killer: Robert “Willie” Pickton Part 2
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In Part Two, we continue the story of Robert “Willie” Pickton and the women who vanished from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We revisit the night in March 1997 when one woman survived — a turning point that would help expose a predator. This episode honors the missing and murdered women, both named and unnamed, and examines the warning signs that were ignored for years.
Sources
2006 BCSC 995 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2009 BCCA 299 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
2007 BCSC 30 (CanLII) | R. v. Pickton | CanLII
On The Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women.
Serial Killer Robert Pickton - The Pig Farm (2011) - YouTube
(1) Facts about the 33 women whose remains or DNA were found on Robert Pickton’s farm | Globalnews.ca
Diana Melnick (1975-1995) - Find a Grave Memorial
Children of missing women faced new reality when Pickton's trial began | Vancouver Sun
Forsaken: The Final Report of the Missing Women Inquiry
Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian Encyclopedia
February 14th Women's Memorial March - CIPDH - UNESCO
WISH Drop-
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February 02, 2026Serial Killer: Robert “Willie” Pickton
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In Part one, Nicci Ruth explores the early 1980s on the Pickton farm, where disturbing behavior, criminal activity, and unchecked violence became normalized. It’s a look at the warning signs that were present long before anyone realized how dangerous things had become.
Sources
On the Farm: Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver’s Missing Women – Steve Cameron
https://serialkillercalendar.com/Robert%20William%20PICKTON.php
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-pickton-case

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January 26, 2026Where is Kris Couture?
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In January 2019, Kristofer Couture’s car was found abandoned at the Elk–Thurston trailhead, sitting there for months before an investigation into his disappearance began. What happened in that time raises questions that still linger today.

Sources
Direct communication with Eva Couture
https://pleasebringmehome.com/canada/kristofer-couture/
https://www.canihelpfindyourmissinglovedone.com/kristofer-couture-and-mom-eva/
https://www.thevanishedpodcast.com/episodes/2021/5/3/episode-282-kristofer-couture
https://theprogress.com/2024/01/23/missing-mans-mom-returns-to-chilliwack-5-years-after-disappearance/
https://mapleridgenews.com/2021/01/26/missing-mans-mom-still-hopeful-2-years-after-his-car-was-found-abandoned-at-b-c-trail/
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January 19, 2026The Milkshake Murder: Rene and Esther Castellani
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In 1965, Esther Castellani dies from a mysterious illness that leaves even Vancouver’s top doctors confused — until a shocking revelation changes everything. Her husband, Rene Castellani, a local radio personality, quickly becomes the prime suspect in a case that is truly stranger than fiction.
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/february-18-2000-page-75-166/docview/3212742464/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-4-1965-page-1-128/docview/2379803336/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/july-14-1966-page-21-56/docview/2379816873/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/october-7-1967-page-1-90/docview/2379809609/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/november-12-1966-page-1-121/docview/2379823441/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/december-2-1965-page-9-44/docview/2257959014/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/january-7-1982-page-3-72/docview/2241126213/se-2
https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/july-14-1966-page-68/docview/2240437595/se-2
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177550615/rene-emile-castellani
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216018706/esther-castellani
https://montecristomagazine.com/community/heartwrenching-clue-cracked-one-vancouvers-infamous-homicides#gsc.tab=0
https://evelazarus.com/cold-case-canada-podcast/s2-e22-murder-by-milkshake-part-1/
https://evelazarus.com/cold-case-canada-podcast/s2-e23-murder-by-milkshake-part-2/

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