The Next Call with David Ridgen
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About the Show
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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Recent Episodes
The Next Call Introduces | The Expert Witness
It’s here. AI has arrived in the criminal justice system and it’s in the role of witness. The Expert Witness, hosted by Sam Mullins asks: what happens when AI enters the courtroom? Who is benefitting…
The Next Call Introduces: The Jaclyn Ferland-Smith Case
David Ridgen is back with a brand new season of Someone Knows Something. In Season 10, David investigates the sudden 2021 disappearance of Jaclyn Ferland-Smith, a Canadian expat living in Playas del…
The Next Call Introduces: The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall
In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged…
S1E6 Revisiting Melanie Ethier's Case with Rabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh
David joins Rabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh on their podcast Rabia and Ellyn Solve the Case Podcast to revisit Melanie Ethier’s case and reflect on the investigation into her disappearance.Listen to…
S2E4 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 4 (UPDATE)
Ken Dauphinais is back in court facing serious charges. David investigates what this might mean for Sue Martin and her daughter Terrie's murder case.
The Next Call Introduces: Someone Knows Something | Season 8
In the highly-anticipated 8th season of Someone Knows Something, award-winning investigator David Ridgen delves into a cold case that has haunted Whitehorse for more than 15 years. Angel Carlick was…
S3E3 The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 3
“I love you, Nadia”: The moments leading up to Nadia’s disappearance are scrutinized. Is her husband willing to help fill in the gaps? For transcripts of this series, please visit:…
S3E2 The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 2
“Drive”: Nadia’s car is found, but no Nadia. Could footage from a dashboard camera provide some answers? And what about her family and neighbours? Did they see anything? For transcripts of this…
S3E1 The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 1
“Where are you?”: On the morning of December 8, 2017, Salwa Atwi arrives at her daughter Nadia’s home for their regular carpool. Nadia doesn’t come outside. Four years later, there is still no sign…
S3 Introducing: The case of Nadia Atwi
A kindergarten teacher doesn’t make it to class one December morning. Host David Ridgen investigates.
S2E3 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 3
“Panic Mode”: An undercover police investigation appears to go south. The clock ticks on a criminal trial. For transcripts of this series, please visit:…
S2E2 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 2
“Homefront”: David digs into the original investigation into Terrie’s murder. Was anything missed? And what did one of the children see? For transcripts of this series, please visit:…
S2E1 The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 1
“Firewood”: On April 29, 2002, Terrie Dauphinais was discovered on the main floor of her Calgary home. She’d been strangled. Responding officers find Terrie’s three young children locked in their…
S2 Introducing: The case of Terrie Dauphinais
A 24-year-old Metis woman is found dead in her Calgary home in the spring of 2002. New investigative efforts have held out promise, but the case still remains cold almost two decades later.
S1E5 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 5
“Cold Comfort”: The final regularly-planned episode. New information about Melanie’s case continues to come to light. What does this mean for Celine and the case? For transcripts of this series,…
S1E4 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 4
“Branches”: A closer look at the alibi of a person who has been on Celine’s radar for a while. For transcripts of this series, please visit:…
S1E3 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 3
“Pine to Wellington”: Melanie’s 10-minute walk home becomes 24 years of unanswered questions. Did someone see or hear her that night? And what about Celine’s suspicions about an old friend of the…
S1E2 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 2
“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:…
S1E1 The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 1
“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,…
Introducing: The Next Call with David Ridgen
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…
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