Valley of Secrets
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 stories behind the headlines, ensuring they are never forgotten.
Valley of Secrets
The Mysterious Death of Shaelene Bell
On January 30th, 2021, 23-year-old Shaelene Keeler Bell left her apartment in Chilliwack for what she said would be a short drive — and vanished. Four months later, her body was discovered in the Fraser River nearly 90 kilometers away, but how she ended up there remains a mystery. This is the story of Shae, a young mother whose case still leaves more questions than answers.
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“The Death of Chilliwack’s Shaelene Bell Classified as ‘Undetermined’: Coroner.” The Chilliwack Progress, 18 Nov. 2022. https://www.theprogress.com
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“Memorial Plaque for Shaelene Bell Stolen in Chilliwack.” Mission City Record, 14 Aug. 2023. https://www.missioncityrecord.com
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“Search Continues for Missing Chilliwack Mom Shaelene Bell.” Vancouver Sun, 5 Feb. 2021. https://vancouversun.com
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“Sylvan Lake Woman Continues Months-Long Search for Missing Sister.” rdnewsNOW, 8 June 2021. https://rdnewsnow.com
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Additional details and personal accounts were provided by family members and a close friend of Shaelene Bell. All have chosen to remain anonymous.