This podcast episode investigates the Highway of Tears in British Columbia, Canada, where numerous women, disproportionately Indigenous, have been murdered or disappeared. The hosts discuss the history of the unsolved cases, highlighting the inadequate response from law enforcement and media, and the activism of families and communities to raise awareness. They detail specific cases, including convictions of Bobby Jack Fowler and Gary Taylor Handlin, while emphasizing the ongoing lack of resources and systemic issues contributing to the problem. The episode concludes by discussing ongoing efforts to improve safety, such as increased bus routes and cell service, and the debate around renaming the highway to "Highway of Hope." The lack of funding and persistent distrust of law enforcement remain significant obstacles.
