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Island Crime

Laura Palmer

Booking Overview

This is a serialized investigative true-crime show focused on unsolved murders and missing-person cases on Vancouver Island, with primarily host-led reporting and occasional external subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include retired homicide detectives, cold-case investigators, forensic or legal experts, investigative journalists, and appropriately connected case advocates; booking difficulty is low because relevant professional expertise matters more than national celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 111

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 882 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

laura@laurapalmer.ca

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Host

Laura Palmer - Investigative journalist and podcast producer covering unsolved murders and missing-person cases on Vancouver Island.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise in homicide investigations, cold cases, forensic analysis, criminal law, investigative journalism, or direct knowledge of a featured case
Required Achievements:  
Experience investigating or analyzing serious criminal cases, Professional expertise in law enforcement, forensic work, legal practice, or investigative journalism, Direct involvement in or well-supported knowledge of a featured unsolved case

Recent Guest Discussions

Garry Rodgers - The 1959 Murders Of Curly And Lizzie Kostyniuk, Crime-scene Analysis, Killer Behavior, And Why The Case May Not Be Cold

Recent Topics

True Crime, Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Unsolved Murder

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Island Crime
:

S2 E9 An Empty Cage

October 02, 2026

Ten years after Everet Jones disappeared, his mother, Myra reflects on the son she has spent a decade searching for. And now, a new tip raises fresh questions about what happened to Everet after he walked away that chilly February morning.Note: The voices of the confidential sources have been altered to protect their identities. If you have information about Everet’s case, contact the North Cowichan Duncan RCMP 250-748-5522.If you can’t contact them, talk to me. Laura@laurapalmer.ca Hosted o...

Update Summer of 2026

September 04, 2026

In this update, Laura takes a road trip around Vancouver Island from Bamfield and Pacheena Bay to Alert Bay, Port Hardy and beyond. Along the way, she reflects on the places, people and stories that make the Island Crime journey so meaningful. She also shares behind-the-scenes updates on cases she's been working on this summer, including Lisa Marie Young, Michael Dunahee, and a few new leads that could lead somewhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S9 E9 The Investigation Continues

August 07, 2026

A newly released prison file offers the clearest picture yet of Joseph Phillips—and confirms he was intensively questioned by the RCMP about the murders of his in-laws. Meanwhile, Laura and Shauna receive significant news in their battle to uncover the long-hidden police file, raising new questions about what remains secret nearly 70 years later.Note: Joseph's prison file was too long and too dense to include in its entirety in the episode. I have posted it on the Island Crime Facebook page i...

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Frequently asked questions

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Island Crime
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How do I get in touch with Island Crime?

Island Crime is hosted by Laura Palmer. Its publicly listed email is laura@laurapalmer.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Island Crime?

The publicly listed email for Island Crime: laura@laurapalmer.ca.

How many listeners does Island Crime have?

Podseeker estimates Island Crime reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Island Crime?

Island Crime typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise in homicide investigations, cold cases, forensic analysis, criminal law, investigative journalism, or direct knowledge of a featured case. Common among recent guests: Experience investigating or analyzing serious criminal cases; Professional expertise in law enforcement, forensic work, legal practice, or investigative journalism; Direct involvement in or well-supported knowledge of a featured unsolved case. Recent guests include Garry Rodgers.

How hard is it to get booked on Island Crime?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Island Crime cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Cold Cases, Missing Persons, and Unsolved Murder. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

laura@laurapalmer.ca

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