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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Aug 2, 2022 • 32min
S16: “Kuper Island” E1: A School They Called Alcatraz
Survivors James and Tony Charlie give a tour of the grounds of Kuper Island Residential School, discussing the dark memories and the mystery surrounding the death of one boy. The podcast explores the haunting experiences and disturbing secrets of the school, the impact of separation from family, and the abuse endured by the students.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 39min
S16: “Kuper Island” E2: Nights on the Boys’ Side
Survivors James and Tony Charlie share their haunting accounts of recurring sexual abuse at Kuper Island Residential School in Canada. They discuss the rot of abuse in all aspects of school life, the tragic death of a student, religious indoctrination, and the use of power dynamics to inflict abuse.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 36min
S16: “Kuper Island” E3: Sink or Swim
Survivor Belvie Brebber shares her traumatic experiences at Kuper Island Residential School, including fear, cruelty, and sexual violence. The podcast explores the impact on her family, harrowing encounters at the school, and accounts of abuse and negligence. It also delves into her brother Richard's aspiration to become a priest and his time at the school. The podcast raises doubts about Richard's cause of death and reveals a police investigation.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 44min
S16: “Kuper Island” E4: What happened to Richard?
Richard Thomas was smart, kind and well-loved. He was having no problems in school and he wanted to go further in education. Then inexplicably, days before his graduation, he’s found dead in the Kuper Island school gym. His death was ruled a suicide — with no further questions as to why. We piece together a portrait of the teenager through his own writings, and find an old coroner’s report that raises more questions than answers about how Thomas died.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/kuper-island-transcripts-listen-1.6622551
Aug 2, 2022 • 37min
S16: “Kuper Island” E5: Feeding the Dead
An archaeologist uses survivors' stories and ground-penetrating radar to locate burial sites of children who died at Kuper Island school. The importance of honoring ancestral dead and settling spirits in unmarked graves. Exploring the search for missing children using ground penetrating radar. Ethical considerations of identifying remains and whether to honor buried individuals where they lie. The significance of statistics in convicting an abuser at Cooper Island School.
Aug 2, 2022 • 37min
S16: “Kuper Island” E6: It Didn't Feel Like Justice
Explore the investigation into sexual abuses at Kuper Island Residential School and the search for Brother Glenn Doughty. Discusses challenges faced by survivors seeking justice and compensation. Explores interactions between survivors and the legal system in Canada. Reluctance to talk and availability of support services also discussed.
Aug 2, 2022 • 46min
S16: “Kuper Island” E7: Hurt People Hurt People
The children who attended Kuper Island Residential School faced a terrible aftermath trying to process what happened. The abuse they suffered there often coloured their relationships with family and community — with devastating results. Meanwhile, the team learns one of the perpetrators from the school spent his later years being taken care of in relative comfort — all paid for by the Oblates. They demand to know why.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/kuper-island-transcripts-listen-1.6622551
Aug 2, 2022 • 52min
S16: “Kuper Island” E8: Every Child Matters
The team tracks down the last person to ever see Richard Thomas alive at Kuper Island Residential School. Donnie Sampson was just 10 years old at the time and has disturbing memories of the day — that include a familiar and problematic name from the past. Host Duncan McCue takes the results of the investigation back to Richard’s sister Belvie who must decide what to do next. In Penelakut, the community rallies around their children — the new generation, the adult survivors still healing, and all the ones who never came home.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/kuper-island-transcripts-listen-1.6622551
Jul 19, 2022 • 33min
S15: "The Village 3" E7: Atonement
Years of sustained pressure finally pay off as the policing culture shifts to include activists’ input into their investigations.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-village-the-montreal-murders-transcripts-listen-1.6479960
Jul 12, 2022 • 35min
S15: "The Village 3" E6: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
When one of its priests is found murdered in Montreal, the Anglican Church has to publicly reckon with its sins.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-village-the-montreal-murders-transcripts-listen-1.6479960
