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 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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‼️ Disclaimer ‼️
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...
