Allison after NXIVM from Uncover
CBC
You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere.But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her effort to rebuild a life in the wreckage.Through raw interviews and revealing conversations with those who knew her before, during, and after NXIVM, this season dives deep into the gray zones of influence, accountability, and redemption.Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 40min
S33 E2: Something Monstrous | Calls From a Killer
‘They called him the Candyman.’In British Columbia’s lower mainland, children are disappearing. Families are terrified as the local RCMP attempts to find out who is preying on vulnerable kids.At a time when both the public and the police don’t know how to deal with a serial killer, Clifford Olson slips through the cracks.
Jun 26, 2025 • 38min
S33 E3: The Mounties Always Get Their Man | Calls From a Killer
It’s the summer of 1981 and the RCMP have their sights set on Clifford Olson, who is well known to them as a career criminal and informant. As police investigate, kids continue to be taken. Kids like Judy Kozma, a 14-year-old who never made it home from her shift at McDonald’s. By the time he’s finally arrested, Olson has murdered at least eleven young people. The RCMP’s case against him is weak - until Olson proposes a deal. In the present day, Arlene speaks to family members of those he killed.
Jun 25, 2025 • 34min
S33 E4: Cash for Bodies | Calls From a Killer
The country is shocked to learn that a serial killer has been paid by the police - $100,000 in return for the locations of his murder victims. Even as decades have passed, opinions are split on this controversial deal. Was Clifford Olson rewarded for his heinous crimes, or was this necessary to stop the killing? And what do the architects of the deal think about it today?
Jun 24, 2025 • 40min
S33 E5: Joan | Calls From a Killer
After months speaking to Clifford Olson, Arlene is still searching for answers. So she turns her attention to his mysterious wife: the woman who received the ‘cash for bodies’ payout. She’s been attacked by the media and faces the scorn of the public - but Arlene knows there is more to Joan Olson than meets the eye.
Jun 23, 2025 • 31min
S33 E6: The Others | Calls From a Killer
Clifford Olson is serving eleven life sentences for killing eleven children. By now, Arlene has been speaking to him for years and is starting to understand this serial killer - and starting to suspect he’s guilty of more murders.Now, she just needs to get him to confess.
Jun 22, 2025 • 33min
S33 E7: The Escape | Calls From a Killer
Arlene’s patience with Clifford Olson is wearing thin until he says something truly shocking: he’s stolen a handcuff key and plans to escape.And that’s just one of many ways he’s twisted the justice system to his advantage.In the present day, Arlene and Nathaniel grapple with the devastation Olson has left in his wake. Alongside the families and loved ones of his victims, they consider why it’s important to shine light on this difficult story.
May 13, 2025 • 3min
S33 Trailer | Calls From a Killer
The voice of a killer. The truth uncovered.For years, journalist Arlene Bynon took forbidden jailhouse calls from notorious murderer Clifford Olson. Hundreds of hours of secret recordings — hidden from prison guards and the public — are now being revealed.In Uncover: Calls From a Killer, Arlene, joined by Nathaniel Frum, will expose what Olson told her, what police got wrong, and why authorities paid a serial killer $100,000. Episode 1 is coming May 20, 2025. Binge all episodes early and ad-free by becoming a subscriber here.
May 7, 2025 • 3min
Uncover: Trailer
Groundbreaking investigations. Artful storytelling. Uncover the best in true crime. Follow the show to get the latest episodes in your feed, and to explore the rich 30+ season catalogue of award-winning investigative journalism.
Mar 10, 2025 • 4min
The hidden story of a notorious serial killer — and his secret calls from behind bars
The voice of a killer. The truth uncovered. Coming May 20, 2025.For years, journalist Arlene Bynon took forbidden jailhouse calls from notorious murderer Clifford Olson. Hundreds of hours of secret recordings — hidden from prison guards and the public — are now being revealed. In Uncover: Calls From A Killer, Arlene, joined by Nathaniel Frum, will expose what Olson told her, what police got wrong, and why authorities paid a serial killer $100,000.Calls from a Killer unearths secrets that have been buried for decades. Episode 1 premiers via Uncover on May 20, 2025.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 47min
S32 E1: Luck, Or Something Like It | Sea of Lies
Craig Coppock, son of a fisherman, shares the harrowing day when he and his father discovered a body at sea, confronting the ethical dilemmas within their tight-knit fishing community. Detective Sergeant Bill MacDonald dives into the complications of identifying the deceased, unraveling a case initially thought to be linked to a missing person. Themes of duty, morality, and unexpected twists highlight the intricate relationships that unfold during the investigation, making for a gripping and emotional tale.
