Season 2: Surviving St. Michael's Last May, investigative journalist Connie Walker came upon a story about her late father she'd never heard before. One night back in the late 1970s while he was working as an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he pulled over a suspected drunk driver. He walked up to the vehicle and came face-to-face with a ghost from his past—a residential school priest. What happened on the road that night set in motion an investigation that would send Connie deep into her own past, trying to uncover the secrets of her family and the legacy of trauma passed down through the generations. In Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's, Connie unearths how her family's story fits into one of Canada's darkest chapters: the residential school system. Season 1: The Search for Jermain In 2018, a young Indigenous mother named Jermain Charlo left a bar in Missoula, Montana, and was never seen again. After two years and thousands of hours of investigative work, police believe they are close to solving the mystery of what happened to her. We go inside the investigation, tracking down leads and joining search parties through the dense mountains of the Flathead Reservation. As we unravel this mystery, Stolen: The Search for Jermain examines what it means to be an Indigenous woman in America. Stolen is hosted by Connie Walker.
The Stolen podcast is an absolutely incredible production that sets the bar high for storytelling and journalism. The podcast delves into the dark and heartbreaking history of residential schools in Canada and the USA, shedding light on the abuse endured by Indigenous children and its long-lasting effects on generations. Connie Walker, the host and storyteller, captivates listeners with her compelling narration and dedication to exposing the atrocities faced by Indigenous communities. The podcast is not only informative but also deeply touching, empathetic, and thought-provoking. It expertly combines storytelling with beautiful music to create a listening experience that will leave you feeling all the emotions.
One of the best aspects of The Stolen podcast is Connie Walker's exceptional storytelling skills. Her ability to weave together interviews, personal narratives, historical context, and music creates a rich tapestry of narratives that truly bring the stories to life. She humanizes the survivors and their families, giving them a platform to share their experiences while advocating for justice. Additionally, Walker's passion for her work shines through in every episode, making it impossible not to be moved by the stories she tells.
Another remarkable aspect of this podcast is its ability to educate listeners about a little-known history. Many people may not have been aware of residential schools before listening to The Stolen podcast, myself included. By shedding light on this dark chapter in history, it exposes listeners to an important part of Indigenous culture that has been silenced for far too long. It sparks conversations about colonialism, assimilation efforts, cultural genocide, and systemic injustices faced by Indigenous peoples.
While there are numerous positive aspects of The Stolen podcast, one potential downside is its heartbreaking nature. As necessary as it is for these stories to be told and heard, they can be emotionally overwhelming at times. Listening to accounts of abuse suffered by children can be incredibly difficult and distressing. However, it is crucial that we confront these painful truths in order to learn, grow, and work towards a more just society.
In conclusion, The Stolen podcast is a remarkable production that should be required listening for everyone. It sheds light on a dark part of history that has been ignored for far too long and gives voice to the survivors and their families. Connie Walker's storytelling skills are unparalleled, and her dedication to exposing the truth is evident in every episode. While it can be heartbreaking to listen to at times, the importance of these stories cannot be overstated. The Stolen podcast sets the bar high for journalism and storytelling, leaving listeners feeling informed, empathetic, and motivated for change.
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An unexpected development in Ella Mae's case raises questions around justice and closure for families like hers, and Kristina's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As we go deeper into Kristina's circle, a surprising connection takes us back to the start of our investigation, back to Sweetwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Violence erupted at home not long before Kristina went missing. Could her disappearance be an act of retaliation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jiní news, nunchucks, and a gruesome discovery near where Kristina Carrillo lived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Stolen team is traveling back to the Navajo Nation this week to cover some important developments. The stories of Ella Mae Begay and Kristina Carrillo are still unfolding and we are continuing to report on their cases. We will be back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A terrible rumor leads to the discovery that another woman is missing in the Shiprock district. Why is barely anyone looking for her? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The search for answers in Ella Mae's disappearance leads her family to take matters into their own hands and raises questions about policing on the Navajo Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a remote corner of the Navajo Nation, Ella Mae Begay lived alone in a little blue house. Until one summer night when she and her truck disappeared, never to be seen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Violence. Retaliation. Disappearances. The Navajo Nation is 27,000 square miles of remote terrain with just over 200 tribal police officers. This season on Stolen, Connie Walker's investigation into the cases of two missing women leads her on a search for justice in a place where people say you can get away with murder. This reporting was supported by the International Women's Media Foundation's Fund for Indigenous Journalists: Reporting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two- Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWGT2S). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More than five years after Jermain Charlo went missing, her ex-boyfriend Michael DeFrance is sentenced after being convicted of federal firearms offenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jermain's ex-boyfriend Michael DeFrance goes on trial for federal firearms charges. The charges are not related to Jermain's disappearance, but connected to an assault on Jermain in 2013. After the judge announces a verdict, someone reaches out to us to talk about Michael and the day Jermain went missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The effects of residential school didn't end after St. Michael's closed. Connie realizes that this journey to understand her dad's life has been an attempt to heal from her own trauma. And there's something else in her story that she needs to confront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the Oblates reveal new allegations against Father Gauthier, Connie wants to know: how many other priests at St. Michael's are accused of sexual abuse? A search for records comes up short. But then the team has a breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Connie goes to Edmonton to try to talk to Father Gauthier, the priest who two of her uncles said abused them at residential school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the trauma of residential school, Connie's dad and thousands of other survivors had to find a way forward. Canada eventually offered a path for compensation, but justice was rare. Now, decades later, is it too late for accountability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After operating as a residential school for more than 100 years, St. Michael's burned to the ground in 2001. Dozens of survivors, including Howard, went to the school grounds to watch the building burn. What really happened inside those walls? The students of St. Michael's share their stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After hearing allegations from members of her family against two priests, Connie sets out to investigate these men and their work at St. Michael's. What she discovers is alarming. But when Connie shares her findings with a survivor who knew her father, he issues a stark warning that leaves her reeling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There are things in every family that no one ever talks about. In Connie's family, the truth of what really happened to the Cameron kids in residential school has largely remained unspoken. But when Connie breaks that silence and begins asking questions, her Aunties and Uncles start telling their stories—and naming names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One night back in the late 1970s, an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police pulled over a suspected drunk driver. When he walked up to the vehicle, he came face-to-face with a ghost from his past: a residential school priest. That officer was journalist Connie Walker's late father. What happened that night on the side of the road compelled her to return home to Saskatchewan nearly 40 years later to try to investigate a secret in her own family. What she uncovers is a much bigger story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Last May, investigative journalist Connie Walker came upon a story about her late father she'd never heard before. One night back in the late 1970s while he was working as an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he pulled over a suspected drunk driver. He walked up to the vehicle and came face-to-face with a ghost from his past—a residential school priest. What happened on the road that night set in motion an investigation that would send Connie deep into her own past, trying to uncover the secrets of her family and the legacy of trauma passed down through the generations. In Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's, Connie unearths how her family's story fits into one of Canada's darkest chapters: the residential school system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We find out Jermain's ex-boyfriend has been arrested and is facing an unusual charge in federal court. Does this mean police are closer to solving the mystery of her disappearance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The story of what happened to Jermain Charlo began long before she disappeared. And her legacy goes on long after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the story goes, one night in June of 2018, Jermain Charlo vanished without a trace. Except no one disappears without leaving a trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The year before Jermain disappeared was one of the most challenging of her life, and just as things started to turn around for her—she walked into the Badlander that night in June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After we uncover a disturbing 2013 police report, we take a close look at Jermain and Michael's relationship. This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and trauma. please take care while listening. Resources can be found at the National Domestic Violence Hotline and RAINN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jermain's story began long before she disappeared. We go back to the small town of Dixon Agency where she grew up and trace the path that led her to the doorstep of a new neighbor, a teenage boy named Michael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To find out what happened to Jermain, first we have to question everything we thought we knew. We have to go back to the beginning: the night she disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When someone disappears in America, there is a playbook investigators follow. Where was she last seen? Who was she with? But those questions get more complicated when the person who has disappeared is Indigenous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2018, a 23-year-old Indigenous woman named Jermain Charlo stepped out of a bar in downtown Missoula, Montana, and disappeared. Journalist Connie Walker travels to Montana to retrace what might have happened to Jermain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2018, a young Indigenous mother left a bar in downtown Missoula, Montana, and was never seen again. After two years and thousands of hours of investigative work, the case remains open, and police believe they are close to solving the mystery of what happened to Jermain Charlo. On this season of Stolen, we go inside the investigation, tracking down leads and joining search parties for Jermain through the dense mountains of the Flathead Reservation. As we unravel this mystery, the show examines what it means to be an Indigenous person in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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