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Box in the Basement
"Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.
Box in the Basement
The Stranger, the Job Offer, and the Family That Never Returned: More Mysteries on the Highway of Te3ars
For more than five decades, a remote stretch of road in British Columbia has been the epicenter of one of Canada’s darkest crises. The Highway of Tears is home to dozens of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and families — many cases mishandled, ignored, or never fully investigated.
In this episode, Arlene and Leah uncover: The disappearance of the Jack Family, the tragic story of Alberta Williams, RCMP misconduct and systemic failures, & how racism, isolation, and lack of resources compounded a national tragedy.
🔗 Show Notes: Sources & Further Reading
Stories of the Victims Behind Canada’s Highway of Tears
Cold Case Files: Highway of Tears – Prince George
A Mother Still Searching for Answers: Shelley’s 37-Year Mystery
History of Residential Schools in Canada
The Jack Family Disappearance: 35 Years Without Answers
Police Renew Search for the Missing Jack Family
Stranger Offering “Odd Jobs” May Be Key in Jack Family Case
“Smoke on the Asphalt”: An Indigenous Family’s Fight for Justice
CBC’s Missing & Murdered – Episode Transcript
The Unsolved Murder of Alberta Williams
Police Abuse Allegations in Prince George RCMP
Province Orders Investigation Into RCMP Misconduct
Archived News Report: Early Clues & Coverage
Supreme Court Case: Landmark Decision Tied to Investigation
SCC News Note: Updates Related to the Case
Convicted Murderer of Two Indigenous Women Denied Parole
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