Unknown Passage

July, 2019. A young couple travelling through one of Canada’s most picturesque regions are found murdered on a deserted roadside. Days later, another murder victim is discovered 400km away. Police are reticent to link the crimes, but it soon becomes clear that a spree killer, or killers, may be on the run. A weeks-long manhunt ensues, that culminates with an ending that only raises more questions than it answers. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud...

Each year, more than 6,000 people in the Netherlands fall victim to human trafficking, many of them foreigners. The Dutch capital of Amsterdam, known historically for its laid-back policies, sees some of Europe’s highest sex trafficking rates, and the issue continues to dominate the national discussion. Join me as I look at the history of Amsterdam’s sex trade and some of the stories of those who have seen the most depraved side of the “Venice of the North”...

June, 2007. Frenchman living in San Francisco, Hugues de la Plaza, 36, is found dead in his locked apartment after a night out. The crime scene is violent and bloody and has more questions than answers. And despite the objections of many experts, it is ruled a suicide by local authorities early on. Over 15 years on, Hugues’ family and friends are campaigning for answers. What happened to Hugues de la Plaza? Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud...

June, 2007. Frenchman living in San Francisco, Hugues de la Plaza, 36, is found dead in his locked apartment after a night out. The crime scene is violent and bloody and has more questions than answers. And despite the objections of many experts, it is ruled a suicide by local authorities early on. Over 15 years on, Hugues’ family and friends are campaigning for answers. What happened to Hugues de la Plaza? Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud...

The Eighth Wonder of the World. A priceless piece of art. The world’s greatest lost treasure. A marvel of Baroque architecture. Opulent. Dazzling. Unique. These are just a few ways that Russia’s Amber Room has been described. A room crafted entirely from amber, gold and precious stones that served as a space for the country’s royalty for centuries. However, in the dying days of WW2, the Amber Room vanished from its Russian palace home, and it has never been seen again...

The Eighth Wonder of the World. A priceless piece of art. The world’s greatest lost treasure. A marvel of Baroque architecture. Opulent. Dazzling. Unique. These are just a few ways that Russia’s Amber Room has been described. A room crafted entirely from amber, gold and precious stones that served as a space for the country’s royalty for centuries. However, in the dying days of WW2, the Amber Room vanished from its Russian palace home, and it has never been seen again...

September 17, 2009. French football fan, Brice Taton, 28, is beaten to death in Belgrade, Serbia, by a gang made up of supporters of an opposing team. What followed was a long and often controversial investigation into the circumstances of Brice’s death, and just who was responsible. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com

Hi all, I have decided to take a break for Christmas from now. I promised myself after the events of this year I would take Christmas off from everything for the first time in many years, and I’m going to. I know it isn’t ideal taking a break in the middle of a series, but I just need to. I’m sure many of you feel the same. I want to thank you all for your support this year. I’m not sure I would have got through it without you. Truly. I hope I gave you back something small in return...

Sorry guys. Having a flare up of my condition and can’t record right now. I’ll be back with Part 2 of Brice’s story when I can. I’m really sorry :(

September 17, 2009. French football fan, Brice Taton, 28, is beaten to death in Belgrade, Serbia, by a gang made up of supporters of an opposing team. What followed was a long and often controversial investigation into the circumstances of Brice’s death, and just who was responsible. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com