Children go missing far more than the average Canadian might think, and finding them can require the help of the surrounding community, province, and beyond.

But, in some cases, the searches come to an end and there’s no resolution for families whose loved ones have disappeared.

It was 30 years ago this month that Mistie Murray of Goderich disappeared, and she has never been found.

While there have been reported sightings of a young woman that some believe was Mistie, police decided that she had been murdered. And that determination led to a trial that devastated a family, and cast suspicion upon her adoptive father, who was later acquitted of murder.

On this episode of the 519 Podcast, we take a look at the case of Mistie Murray, the legal drama that followed, and where things stand today, 30 years after she vanished.

When it comes to elections, there are battles for votes, and there are battles for information. Candidates hope that their messages will resonate with voters more than those of their opponents.

And that battle is made all the more difficult for voters when information is mixed with misinformation.

Misinformation can come from other countries, but sometimes, misinformation is produced within our own borders by partisan third party groups that use social media to spread lies.

On this episode of The 519 Podcast, we take a look at online misinformation, and how voters can separate what’s real from what is not.

In the summer of 1945, Windsor’s post-war optimism was shattered by a series of brutal murders and stabbings. It quickly became clear that a killer was stalking the city, causing widespread panic and fear. As the attacks continued, investigators uncovered a chilling pattern: the killer was targeting homosexual men.

On this episode of the 519 Podcast, we look into the story of the Windsor Slasher and explore this dark chapter of extreme violence and homophobia in the city’s history.

This episode was written and produced by Patrick Magermans and is hosted by Scott Kitching.