Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance

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An independently produced true crime/history podcast hosted by Eve Lazarus, a reporter and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia

Episodes

  1. Cold Case Canada with Eve Lazarus

    2020-06-24

    Cold Case Canada with Eve Lazarus

    I’m a reporter and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia. For the past several years I’ve been investigating cold cases – murders and missing persons that have been mostly forgotten except by family and friends.I’m convinced that many of these cases can still be solved.

    1 min

  2. 2019-08-02

    Episode 11: Manhunt

    On August 25, 1947 Walter Pavlukoff stepped out of his hotel room with a luger automatic pistol in his pocket. He joined over 100,000 people who were watching the PNE parade—the first one in six years because of the war. After the parade, Walter held up the CIBC bank and murdered the manager. It was the largest manhunt in Vancouver's history. So, why did it take five years to catch him? This episode is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. Cover Logo: Vancouver Sun July 9, 1953 For more photos, show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com

    25 min

  3. 2019-07-19

    Episode 10: The Love Drug

    On March 9, 1947 Inspector Vance of the Vancouver Police Department was called to an apartment in Kitsilano, Vancouver to check out a suspicious death. Seventeen-year-old Ruth Cooperman was found naked and lying dead across her husband’s unconscious body. This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. Cover Image: Ruth Cooperman. Vancouver Sun photo. For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com

    23 min

  4. 2019-07-05

    Episode 09: Shootout at False Creek Flats

    On February 26, 1947, Vancouver police officers Charles Boyes and Oliver Ledingham were murdered in a shootout at False Creek Flats. Inspector Vance was called in to handle the ballistics and ultimately determine whether a 17- year-old would live or die. This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. Between 1912 and 1987, 16 Vancouver police officers have been killed in the line of duty. Cover Image: False Creek Flats, 1954. Vancouver Sun photo For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com

    32 min
  5. Episode 08: The English Bay Murder

    2019-06-21

    Episode 08: The English Bay Murder

    In the early hours of May 2, 1945 Olga Hawryluk, 23 was found beaten to death and dumped in the waters of English Bay. A soldier was charged with her murder and defended by scrappy East End lawyer Angelo Branca. Inspector Vance handled the forensics. This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. Cover Image: Jack Shadbolt's 1940s painting of Granville Street, Vancouver  For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com

    28 min
  6. Episode 07: Murder at the Canford Indian Reserve

    2019-06-07

    Episode 07: Murder at the Canford Indian Reserve

    Inspector Vance is called to a crime scene at Merritt, B.C. in 1934. Two police officers are missing, believed murdered and the investigation focuses in on an abandoned Model B Ford and members of the Canford Indian Band. This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. Image: Crime scene photo of the wrecked Model B Ford just below the Merritt-Spence’s Bridge Road. From the personal files of the Vancouver Police Department's Inspector John Vance. For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com

    23 min
  7. Episode 06: The Widow

    2019-05-24

    Episode 06: The Widow

    Sidney Colbourne lived in Oak Bay, Victoria and frequently beat up his wife Vera and their five-year-old daughter. One night, the gun that Sid bought to keep Vera in line, went off and shot him in the head. It was 1938. Vera was arrested for murder, and Inspector Vance was asked to investigate. This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com

    27 min
  8. Episode 05: Victoria's Ghost

    2019-05-10

    Episode 05: Victoria's Ghost

    In 1936, Doris Gravlin's strangled corpse was found on the 7th fairway of the Victoria Golf Course. People soon started reporting sightings of her ghost. According to local legend, if a couple saw her, they would immediately break up, and her ghost wouldn’t leave until her son was told the truth about her murder. Episode includes an interview with a history professor who had an eerie encounter with Doris.  This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. For show credits, sources and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

    22 min
  9. Episode 4: Lay off or We'll Bump You Off

    2019-04-26

    Episode 4: Lay off or We'll Bump You Off

    By the 1930s, Inspector Vance had become a familiar face at crime scenes and was often called to testify in court because of his knowledge of forensics. In fact, his skills and analytic abilities were so effective that in 1934 there were seven attempts on his life—including a car bomb—and for a time he and his family were under constant police guard from criminals afraid to go up against him in court. This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

    27 min
  10. Episode 3: The Suspicious Death of Stewart Ashley

    2019-04-12

    Episode 3: The Suspicious Death of Stewart Ashley

    On April 13, 1933 19-year-old Stewart Ashley went to work out at the YMCA in downtown Vancouver. He didn’t come home. A short time later, a ransom note arrived. It said: “Get $5,000 by April 20 or your son will die.”  This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

    22 min
  11. Episode 02: The Murder Factory

    2019-03-28

    Episode 02: The Murder Factory

    The murder of Naokichi Watanabe in 1931 exposed an insurance scam, the murder of up to 20 people, a Japanese hitman, and was eventually linked to an assassination ring operating out of a house on East Cordova Street, Vancouver. This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

    25 min
  12. Episode 01: The Mysterious disappearance of Clara Millard

    2019-03-18

    Episode 01: The Mysterious disappearance of Clara Millard

    In 1914 Clara Millard went missing from her West End house where she lived with her husband Charles and Jack their 16-year-old Chinese house boy. Did Jack kill Clara? This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance. For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

    25 min
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An independently produced true crime/history podcast hosted by Eve Lazarus, a reporter and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia

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