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From the creator of Someone Knows Something comes the new investigative podcast The Next Call. Tackling unsolved cases through strategic phone calls, the curtain is peeled back. From the victim's family members to potential suspects, the investigation unfolds with The Next Call.
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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.
The first case investigated in the series is the mysterious 1996 disappearance of 15-year-old Melanie Ethier.
The latest case explored in the series is the 2017 disappearance of 32-year-old kindergarten teacher Nadia Atwi.
The Next Call, Season 1: The case of Melanie Ethier
Melanie Ethier was 15 years old when she went missing in 1996. (Supplied/OPP)
The case of Melanie Ethier: Trailer
The Next Call3:04Introducing: 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 strategic calls. The Next Call begins with the Ontario case of Melanie Ethier.
The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 1
48:42The 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, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 1 available HERE.
The case of Melanie Ethier:Episode 2
51:04The 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: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 2 available HERE.
The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 3
48:46The 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 family?
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 3 available HERE.
The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 4
51:58The 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: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 4 available HERE.
The case of Melanie Ethier: Episode 5
56:29The 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, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 5 available HERE.
The Next Call, Season 2: The case of Terrie Dauphinais
A photograph of Terrie Ann Dauphinais is seen as participants hug after singing a song during a24-Hour Sacred Gathering of Drums protest calling for an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in May 2014. Dauphinais was found murdered in her Calgary home on April 29, 2002 and the case remains unsolved. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)
The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Trailer
3:55Introducing: 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.
The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 1
34:52The 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 rooms upstairs. Police have a suspect, but can’t move forward.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 1 available HERE.
The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 2
43:23The 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: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 2 available HERE.
The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 3
51:30The 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: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 3 available HERE.
The case of Terrie Dauphinais: Episode 4 (UPDATE)
41:32The 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.
Full-text transcript for Episode 4 available HERE.
The Next Call, Season 3: The case of Nadia Atwi
The parents of missing Edmonton woman Nadia Atwi are holding a graduation photo of their daughter. (Scott Neufeld/CBC)
The case of Nadia Atwi: Trailer
2:45Introducing: The case of Nadia Atwi
A kindergarten teacher doesn’t make it to class one December morning. Host David Ridgen investigates.
The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 1
28:51The 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 of her.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 1 available HERE.
The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 2
47:17The 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 series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 2 available HERE.
The case of Nadia Atwi: Episode 3
41:37The 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: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-next-call-with-david-ridgen-transcripts-listen-1.6056432
Full-text transcript for Episode 3 available HERE.
Production Credits
Host: David Ridgen Writer: David Ridgen Producers: David Ridgen and Hadeel Abdel-Nabi Sound Design: Evan Kelly Digital Producer: Emilie Quesnel Transcribers: Natalya Ferguson and Varad Mehta Video Producer: Evan Aagaard Artwork: Ben Shannon Cross Promo Producer: Amanda Cox Senior Producer: Cesil Fernandes Story Editor: Chris Oke
