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Sep 13, 2025
The podcast dives into the chilling story of a rock climber found dead in a burned vehicle in Squamish, BC. Witnesses recount the shocking discovery and the immediate community outrage. Jesse James, a man shrouded in mystery, led a dual life filled with grandiose claims and online controversies. As layers of false identities are peeled away, the hosts reveal a troubled past that hints at potential enemies. Speculations about his financial status and aggressive online presence paint a complex picture of a man whose life ended too soon.
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Free-Solo Climb Captured On Video
- A 2017 YouTube clip shows a free-solo climber in Squamish risking a 40-foot fall with no ropes.
- The climber is identified by community name as Jesse James, a recognizable local figure.
Dirtbag Climber Lifestyle
- Jackie and others describe Jesse as a nomadic 'dirtbag climber' who often slept in his van or truck.
- Rob Carrico remembers Jesse camping near Cat Lake and hiding his face when approached.
Burned SUV Turns Out To Be A Crime Scene
- Rob Carrico found a heavily charred SUV at Cat Lake and initially assumed it was an insurance or stolen-vehicle torch job.
- He later learned the vehicle contained the body of Jesse James, turning a routine find into a homicide scene.