Stolen
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Season 3: Trouble in Sweetwater
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.
Reporting for Stolen: Trouble in Sweetwater was supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s (IWMF) Fund for Indigenous Journalists reporting on issues related to Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) with a concentration on women, girls, Two-Spirit, and transgender people.
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.
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.
Reporting for Stolen: Trouble in Sweetwater was supported by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s (IWMF) Fund for Indigenous Journalists reporting on issues related to Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) with a concentration on women, girls, Two-Spirit, and transgender people.
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.
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May 10, 2022 • 3min
Stolen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 9, 2021 • 35min
An Arrest
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
Apr 19, 2021 • 48min
Tobacco Ties
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
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Apr 12, 2021 • 42min
One Road to Evaro
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
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Apr 5, 2021 • 52min
The Last Year
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
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Mar 29, 2021 • 51min
Partner or Family Member
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
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Mar 22, 2021 • 42min
The Boy Next Door
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
Mar 15, 2021 • 35min
The Dark Horse
Explore the bitter root Salish people's history and the disappearance of Jermaine Charlo, raising questions about her whereabouts. Delve into the investigation, conflicting accounts, and the importance of key witnesses. Uncover clues about Jermaine and Michael's night out through interviews and visits to bars. Reflect on missed opportunities and hear sponsor messages. Investigate the mystery of Jermaine's disappearance, questioning Michael's involvement. Discuss the importance of honesty and search for the truth regarding their relationship and events leading up to the disappearance.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 37min
Taken
Exploring the issue of violence against Indigenous women and girls through the perspective of a young woman whose cousin went missing. Sharing experiences of dealing with a rowdy workplace. Reflecting on safety concerns and introducing 'Stolen: The Search for Jermaine'. Examining human trafficking and its impact on Indigenous communities. Discussing Jermaine's vulnerabilities as a mother and the high rates of violence faced by Indigenous women. Exploring the risks faced by Indigenous women in a specific area. Discussing the mysterious circumstances surrounding a woman's disappearance and her secretive relationship.
Mar 1, 2021 • 49min
Long, Dark Alley
Journalist Connie Walker investigates the disappearance of Jermain Charlo in downtown Missoula and sheds light on the broader issue of violence against Indigenous women. The frustrations of reporting a missing person case are discussed, along with the search efforts, unanswered questions, and the emotional toll on the investigator and community.
