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The Next Call with David Ridgen

The Next Call with David Ridgen

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From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the investigative podcast The Next Call. Ridgen works with victims’ family members, police and eye-witnesses to find answers. From investigators to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call. For the best in true crime from CBC, ad-free, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.

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  • Introducing: The Next Call with David Ridgen

    Introducing: The Next Call with David Ridgen
    May 20 2021
    From David Ridgen, the creator of Someone Knows Something, comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Hear the investigations into a number of different cases unfold through a series of strategic calls. The Next Call begins with the Ontario case of Melanie Ethier.
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    3 mins
  • The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 1

    The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 1
    Jun 8 2021
    “The First Call”: On September 28, 1996, Melanie Ethier says goodbye to her mother Celine, and goes to a friend’s house to watch a movie. Melanie is never seen again. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
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    49 mins
  • The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 2

    The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 2
    Jun 15 2021
    “Recollection”: Conversations with Melanie’s friends who were with her the day she disappeared. Could something they noticed help the investigation? For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
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    51 mins
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