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 Highway That Hunts: Canada’s Most Infamous Cold Cases - Highway of Tears part 3
Part 3 of our Highway of Tears series examines some of the most infamous missing and murdered cases along Highways 16, 5, and 97 in British Columbia, from the 1990s to the present day.
We explore the disappearances of Delphine Nikal, Ramona Wilson, Roxanne Thiara, Alisha Germaine, Lana Derrick, Nicole Hoar, and Aielah Saric-Auger, tracing patterns of neglect, systemic racism, and missed investigative opportunities.
Join Arlene and Leah as they confront how geography, isolation, and indifference created a killing ground, and why justice remains elusive decades later.
Show Notes
A Lingering Evil: From Residential Schools to Murdered Women
Delphine Nikal: Disappeared While Hitchhiking on Highway 16
Ramona Wilson: A Teen’s Murder That Changed Canada’s Awareness
Roxanne Thiara Remembered, 31 Years Later
Alisha Germaine: Murdered at 14
Lana Derrick: Forestry Student Who Vanished in 1995
Nicole Hoar: Alberta Tree Planter Missing Since 2002
Aielah Saric-Auger: Murdered Along Highway 16
If She Was White, She Would Still Be Here
The Stories of the Victims of the Highway of Tears
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