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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 7 – Uncovering the Truth Jun 10, 2017

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Karla and private investigator Chris Williams of Canadian Private Investigation Services spent an entire day in London, Ontario in the area where Shelley was last seen. They speak with people who live in the neighbourhood, other sex workers, and drug users who live in the crack houses that Shelley frequented. While interviewing, Karla & Chris started hearing a few names mentioned repeatedly, along with eerie stores and rumours about these individuals possibly harming Shelley.

You’ll hear an outline of findings from the first trip as the team prepares for a second London visit to dig deeper using this new information.

In Part 8, Karla & Chris dig deeper into our leads, and end up in one of the houses where Shelley’s remains are rumoured to be. Look for that episode July 4th.

Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

Thanks to Canadian Private Investigation Services

My Sisters Place GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/mysistersplacelondonontario

This episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Amy Sayer - Siren Song

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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 6 – Stories from the Streets Jun 05, 2017

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Karla took to the streets of London, with Chris from Canadian Private Investigation Services, to see what they could find out with regards to Shelley’s disappearance. Karla talks about what that experience was like, visiting crack houses, and talking to people on the street. We also hear two dramatic stories that shed a light on some of the serious things happening in our very own cities that we may not even realize. Next time, a full slate of interviews and updates from the streets of London.

Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

Olivia’s Song: www.soundcloud.com/olivia-paige-5/see-you-later-shogun-x-snapzkush-x-redrum-tha-don-x-live

My Sisters Place GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/mysistersplacelondonontario

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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 5 – Pushing For Change Jun 01, 2017

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By now you’ve heard Shelley’s story. You’ve heard about her troubled childhood, her time in the foster care system, how she was trafficked into sex work, and everything we know about Shelley’s disappearance.

We now wanted to make the most of all the attention this series has received, so we take a look at the foster care system and programs available today, to see if anything has changed. Plus, Karla finds a private investigator willing to look into some of the leads that we’ve uncovered during our research.

Can we find out what happened to Shelley? Does anybody know? Are they too scared to talk?

Guests this episode are child & youth welfare expert Jane Kovarikova, Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking Coordinator Cindy Stover, and Chris Williams of Canadian Private Investigation Services.

Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

My Sisters Place GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/mysistersplacelondonontario

This podcast contains music used under a creative commons license. Dazie Mae - The Winter Of My First Love

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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 4 - Series Update May 17, 2017

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We take a look at the Finding Shelley Desrochers series so far.

You’ll hear some of Karla’s radio interviews, and then get an inside view of what it’s been like behind the scenes working on this podcast and dealing with the flood of information that has come in.

Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

This episode contains music used under a Creative Commons License. Great Lake Swimmers - Gonna Make It Through This Year

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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 3 - What Happened to Shelley? May 13, 2017

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Shelley Desrochers hasn’t been seen since January 2016. She’s one of three women who lived a “high-risk lifestyle” to go missing from London, Ontario, Canada in the last decade.

In this series, we go beyond the police and news reports to take an in-depth look at Shelley’s life, ask questions surrounding the case and speak with guests and experts such as Mike Arntfield, host of “To Catch A Killer” and former London police officer.

Part Three explores the difficult question of “What happened to Shelley Desrochers?” The list of possibilities is long, but you’ll be shocked to hear just what kind of a picture Mike Arntfield can paint using his experience and statistics. We also speak with Shelley’s friends & family who have thoughts of their own, and some eerie comments made by Shelley in the past that may serve as clues.

Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

This episode contains music used under a Creative Commons License. Kalli - This Is Goodbye

Thanks to Mike Arntfield: www.michaelarntfield.com

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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 2 - Shelley Goes Missing May 10, 2017

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Shelley Desrochers hasn’t been seen since January 2016. She’s one of three women who lived a “high-risk lifestyle” to go missing from London, Ontario, Canada in the last decade.

Part Two looks at the timeline of her disappearance, the efforts being made to find her, and why Shelley's friends and family are frustrated with the police response. Former London Police officer Mike Arntfield shares his thoughts on the situation, and we speak with Randy Richmond of the London Free Press who has been following this story from the beginning. Randy sheds some light on a London Police officer who spent years of her career trying to keep sex workers like Shelley safe.

Don't miss the end, when Karla shares an amazing gesture aimed at helping gather tips to find out what happened to Shelley.

Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

This episode contains music used under a Creative Commons License. Kathy Lowe - When I Am No More

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Finding Shelley Desrochers: Part 1 - Getting To Know Shelley May 04, 2017

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Shelley Desrochers hasn’t been seen since January 2016. She’s one of three women who lived a “high-risk lifestyle” to go missing from London, Ontario, Canada in the last decade.

Part One - Getting To Know Shelley features exclusive interviews with Shelley’s sister and two friends. We hear some dramatic stories about Shelley’s troubling childhood, how she was forced into sex work, and when she was last heard from.

Have you seen Shelley? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com

London Police Missing People: https://www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor

Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

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Overcoming MacLaren Hall May 02, 2017

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As a child, Michael James knew that life with his parents was not what it was supposed to be. Their drinking was taking its toll on his childhood and it led Michael to approach the police to take him away to a more stable environment. Instead, he landed at MacLaren Hall in El Monte, California.

This was just one of a series of centers that failed to provide support and eventually a plan for what he would do when he turned eighteen. This started his sad descent into homelessness, drug abuse, suicide and crime before he eventually took stock of what his life had become and reinvented himself.

We’ll hear how Michael has found his calling and enjoys a happier life these days. We’re keen to share Michael’s inspiring story with you. Listen to the podcast and hear how he forged a path out of the darkness for himself.

Host and producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy

Reporter and co-producer: Kris Mulliah

Editor: Cesar Del Castillo

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A Turning Life Around Story Apr 18, 2017

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Patricia Rodenbaugh was turned over to the L.A. foster care system at the tender age of 12. By her later teen years, she had given birth to two children and married just to escape the system. While Patricia had a rough start, she was determined to ensure a better life for her kids.

We hear about Patricia’s experience in the foster care system, including time at the notorious MacLaren Hall Children’s Center, and a troubling event that forced her into juvenile detention. Patricia shares how she gave her children a better life and went on to help other troubled youth.

Although Patricia admits she still struggles with some vices, her kind and caring nature shine through, and we’re glad to be sharing this compelling story.

Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy

Editor and Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative

This show contains some music used under a Creative Commons License. Kai Engel - Moonlight Reprise

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Burst the Bubble: Harm Reduction Apr 04, 2017

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Reporter Drew Penner tracks down four very different but important perspectives on the evolving harm reduction movement. This episode will take you from the east coast of the United States to London, Ontario, to Vancouver's downtown eastside. And we'll even wade into the thorny topic of an illegal, but promising therapy. Harm reduction isn't for the faint of heart, but the stories we bring you today are empowering tales.

Producer and Host: Karla Stephens Tolstoy

Co-producer, researcher, lead journalist, original sound design: Drew Penner

Music: www.soundcloud.com/frequencyhorizon (iTunes: www.podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frequency-horizon/id1127552995)

Song of the week: Jon Clever (aka Be Clever Beats) - Harm Reduction

Cover image: Collage by Drew Penner of imagery from Kenneth Anderson, iamwilli.am, end_thewod, ann harkness (via Flickr).

In this episode you will hear from:

Dr. Arnold Washton, a substance abuse consultant to professional sports teams, foreign governments, the American Food and Drug Administration, and even the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, discusses his “drink smartly” program for problem drinkers. www.recoveryoptions.us
Randy Richmond, a London Free Press reporter covering that city’s efforts to bring forward a variety of harm-reduction measures to help sex workers, alcoholics and drug addicts. www.lfpress.com/author/randy-richmond
A woman working on the front lines of the opioid crisis in Vancouver’s downtown eastside.
Tim, an ex-con and former substance abuser who has been taking plant-based hallucinogen ayahuasca as a way to improve his life.

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