Valley of Secrets
Valley of Secrets is an independent true crime podcast hosted and produced by Nicci Ruth. This podcast takes you on an immersive journey 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 the victims are never forgotten.
Valley of Secrets
The Heather Thomas Story
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In this episode, Nicci Ruth explores the disappearance and murder of Heather Lynn Thomas, a 10-year-old girl who vanished from Cloverdale, B.C. The search for Heather would eventually lead investigators to Golden Ears Park and uncover a disturbing chain of events that shook the Lower Mainland.
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https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2017/12/03/personal-story-heather-part-ii/
https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2017/12/13/personal-story-heather-part-iii/
https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2017/12/29/personal-story-heather-part-iv/
https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2018/01/12/personal-story-heather-part-v/
https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2018/01/24/personal-story-heather-part-vi/
https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2018/01/31/personal-story-heather-part-vii/
https://behindtheyellowtape.ca/2018/02/18/personal-story-heather-part-viii-the-ending/
2002 BCSC 806 (CanLII) | R. v. Ertmoed | CanLII
2006 BCCA 365 (CanLII) | R. v. Ertmoed | CanLII
B.C. child-killer Shane Ertmoed denied day parole | Globalnews.ca
B.C. child-killer granted escorted leaves from prison
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Valley of Secrets covers real true crime cases using public sources, archival reports, and family or community input when available. Episodes may include sensitive topics such as violence, trauma, and loss. Viewer discretion is advised. All individuals are presumed innocent unless prove...
