Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com An independently produced true crime/history podcast hosted by Eve Lazarus, a reporter and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:29:38 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. True Crime 1440 episodic Blood, Sweat, and Fear is a true crime podcast hosted by Eve Lazarus and based on her bestselling books bloodsweatandfear bloodsweatandfear No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4687676/bsf_profile_pic_resize_afzal.jpg Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com 144 144 Cold Case Canada with Eve Lazarus Cold Case Canada with Eve Lazarus https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-cold-case-canada-with-eve-lazarus/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/coming-soon-cold-case-canada-with-eve-lazarus/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:29:38 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/fdb3095f-109e-580d-9837-e13dbee6eb14 I’m a reporter and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia. For the past several years I’ve been investigating cold cases – murders and missing persons that have been mostly forgotten except by family and friends.I’m convinced that many of these cases can still be solved.

 

 

]]> I’m a reporter and author based in Vancouver, British Columbia. For the past several years I’ve been investigating cold cases – murders and missing persons that have been mostly forgotten except by family and friends.I’m convinced that many of these cases can still be solved.

 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 52 14 full Episode 11: Manhunt Episode 11: Manhunt https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-11-manhunt/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-11-manhunt/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:06:54 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-11-manhunt-c42904202d2e7ccb05624b7d2a7e8453 On August 25, 1947 Walter Pavlukoff stepped out of his hotel room with a luger automatic pistol in his pocket. He joined over 100,000 people who were watching the PNE parade—the first one in six years because of the war. After the parade, Walter held up the CIBC bank and murdered the manager. It was the largest manhunt in Vancouver's history. So, why did it take five years to catch him?

This episode is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Cover Logo: Vancouver Sun July 9, 1953

For more photos, show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> On August 25, 1947 Walter Pavlukoff stepped out of his hotel room with a luger automatic pistol in his pocket. He joined over 100,000 people who were watching the PNE parade—the first one in six years because of the war. After the parade, Walter held up the CIBC bank and murdered the manager. It was the largest manhunt in Vancouver's history. So, why did it take five years to catch him?

This episode is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Cover Logo: Vancouver Sun July 9, 1953

For more photos, show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1491 1 12 full Episode 10: The Love Drug Episode 10: The Love Drug https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-love-drug/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-love-drug/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:49:28 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-10-the-love-drug-08c8e0a8441417a28914982193728e5a On March 9, 1947 Inspector Vance of the Vancouver Police Department was called to an apartment in Kitsilano, Vancouver to check out a suspicious death. Seventeen-year-old Ruth Cooperman was found naked and lying dead across her husband’s unconscious body.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Cover Image: Ruth Cooperman. Vancouver Sun photo.

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> On March 9, 1947 Inspector Vance of the Vancouver Police Department was called to an apartment in Kitsilano, Vancouver to check out a suspicious death. Seventeen-year-old Ruth Cooperman was found naked and lying dead across her husband’s unconscious body.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Cover Image: Ruth Cooperman. Vancouver Sun photo.

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1395 1 11 full Episode 09: Shootout at False Creek Flats Episode 09: Shootout at False Creek Flats https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-09-shootout-at-false-creek-flats/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-09-shootout-at-false-creek-flats/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:50:32 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-09-shootout-at-false-creek-flats-a9512dc0dfa94580e6bf501372c9dc23 On February 26, 1947, Vancouver police officers Charles Boyes and Oliver Ledingham were murdered in a shootout at False Creek Flats. Inspector Vance was called in to handle the ballistics and ultimately determine whether a 17- year-old would live or die.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Between 1912 and 1987, 16 Vancouver police officers have been killed in the line of duty.

Cover Image: False Creek Flats, 1954. Vancouver Sun photo

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> On February 26, 1947, Vancouver police officers Charles Boyes and Oliver Ledingham were murdered in a shootout at False Creek Flats. Inspector Vance was called in to handle the ballistics and ultimately determine whether a 17- year-old would live or die.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Between 1912 and 1987, 16 Vancouver police officers have been killed in the line of duty.

Cover Image: False Creek Flats, 1954. Vancouver Sun photo

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1907 1 10 full Episode 08: The English Bay Murder Episode 08: The English Bay Murder https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-08-the-english-bay-murder/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-08-the-english-bay-murder/#comments Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:46:25 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-08-the-english-bay-murder-9de3ff187541bf869f234bc384a525ed In the early hours of May 2, 1945 Olga Hawryluk, 23 was found beaten to death and dumped in the waters of English Bay. A soldier was charged with her murder and defended by scrappy East End lawyer Angelo Branca. Inspector Vance handled the forensics.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Cover Image: Jack Shadbolt's 1940s painting of Granville Street, Vancouver 

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> In the early hours of May 2, 1945 Olga Hawryluk, 23 was found beaten to death and dumped in the waters of English Bay. A soldier was charged with her murder and defended by scrappy East End lawyer Angelo Branca. Inspector Vance handled the forensics.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Cover Image: Jack Shadbolt's 1940s painting of Granville Street, Vancouver 

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1693 1 9 full Episode 07: Murder at the Canford Indian Reserve Episode 07: Murder at the Canford Indian Reserve https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-07-murder-at-the-canford-indian-reserve/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-07-murder-at-the-canford-indian-reserve/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:03:00 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-07-murder-at-the-canford-indian-reserve-a74c4c52302bc4691f87de491a47e90e Inspector Vance is called to a crime scene at Merritt, B.C. in 1934. Two police officers are missing, believed murdered and the investigation focuses in on an abandoned Model B Ford and members of the Canford Indian Band.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Image: Crime scene photo of the wrecked Model B Ford just below the Merritt-Spence’s Bridge Road. From the personal files of the Vancouver Police Department's Inspector John Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> Inspector Vance is called to a crime scene at Merritt, B.C. in 1934. Two police officers are missing, believed murdered and the investigation focuses in on an abandoned Model B Ford and members of the Canford Indian Band.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

Image: Crime scene photo of the wrecked Model B Ford just below the Merritt-Spence’s Bridge Road. From the personal files of the Vancouver Police Department's Inspector John Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1379 1 8 full Episode 06: The Widow Episode 06: The Widow https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-06-the-widow/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-06-the-widow/#comments Fri, 24 May 2019 07:28:04 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-06-the-widow-460e625e005452a9c072b284a9be42d4 Sidney Colbourne lived in Oak Bay, Victoria and frequently beat up his wife Vera and their five-year-old daughter. One night, the gun that Sid bought to keep Vera in line, went off and shot him in the head. It was 1938. Vera was arrested for murder, and Inspector Vance was asked to investigate.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> Sidney Colbourne lived in Oak Bay, Victoria and frequently beat up his wife Vera and their five-year-old daughter. One night, the gun that Sid bought to keep Vera in line, went off and shot him in the head. It was 1938. Vera was arrested for murder, and Inspector Vance was asked to investigate.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1610 1 7 full Episode 05: Victoria's Ghost Episode 05: Victoria's Ghost https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-05-victorias-ghost/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-05-victorias-ghost/#comments Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:32 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-05-victorias-ghost-a194341d58ecf7f488771f315add7fda In 1936, Doris Gravlin's strangled corpse was found on the 7th fairway of the Victoria Golf Course. People soon started reporting sightings of her ghost. According to local legend, if a couple saw her, they would immediately break up, and her ghost wouldn’t leave until her son was told the truth about her murder. Episode includes an interview with a history professor who had an eerie encounter with Doris. 

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com 

 

]]> In 1936, Doris Gravlin's strangled corpse was found on the 7th fairway of the Victoria Golf Course. People soon started reporting sightings of her ghost. According to local legend, if a couple saw her, they would immediately break up, and her ghost wouldn’t leave until her son was told the truth about her murder. Episode includes an interview with a history professor who had an eerie encounter with Doris. 

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1303 1 6 full Episode 4: Lay off or We'll Bump You Off Episode 4: Lay off or We'll Bump You Off https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-4-lay-off-or-well-bump-you-off/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/episode-4-lay-off-or-well-bump-you-off/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:20:52 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/episode-4-lay-off-or-well-bump-you-off-b02c494dd301289c6d32a9ae04ed2c08 By the 1930s, Inspector Vance had become a familiar face at crime scenes and was often called to testify in court because of his knowledge of forensics. In fact, his skills and analytic abilities were so effective that in 1934 there were seven attempts on his life—including a car bomb—and for a time he and his family were under constant police guard from criminals afraid to go up against him in court.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

 

]]> By the 1930s, Inspector Vance had become a familiar face at crime scenes and was often called to testify in court because of his knowledge of forensics. In fact, his skills and analytic abilities were so effective that in 1934 there were seven attempts on his life—including a car bomb—and for a time he and his family were under constant police guard from criminals afraid to go up against him in court.

This podcast is based on original research from a chapter in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1645 1 5 full Episode 3: The Suspicious Death of Stewart Ashley Episode 3: The Suspicious Death of Stewart Ashley https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/the-suspicious-death-of-stewart-ashley/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/the-suspicious-death-of-stewart-ashley/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:47:12 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/the-suspicious-death-of-stewart-ashley-1aa9526dc1e35a4a35957cd1e269441d On April 13, 1933 19-year-old Stewart Ashley went to work out at the YMCA in downtown Vancouver. He didn’t come home. A short time later, a ransom note arrived. It said: “Get $5,000 by April 20 or your son will die.” 

This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

 

]]> On April 13, 1933 19-year-old Stewart Ashley went to work out at the YMCA in downtown Vancouver. He didn’t come home. A short time later, a ransom note arrived. It said: “Get $5,000 by April 20 or your son will die.” 

This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1316 1 4 full Episode 02: The Murder Factory Episode 02: The Murder Factory https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/the-murder-factory/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/the-murder-factory/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:52:51 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/the-murder-factory-493d0cacdf02c61ecbd21ba4e6052ef5 The murder of Naokichi Watanabe in 1931 exposed an insurance scam, the murder of up to 20 people, a Japanese hitman, and was eventually linked to an assassination ring operating out of a house on East Cordova Street, Vancouver.

This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com 

 

 

]]> The murder of Naokichi Watanabe in 1931 exposed an insurance scam, the murder of up to 20 people, a Japanese hitman, and was eventually linked to an assassination ring operating out of a house on East Cordova Street, Vancouver.

This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com 

 

 

]]> bloodsweatandfear false No 1493 1 3 full Episode 01: The Mysterious disappearance of Clara Millard Episode 01: The Mysterious disappearance of Clara Millard https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-clara-millard/ https://bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/e/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-clara-millard/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:47:54 -0700 bloodsweatandfear.podbean.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-clara-millard-538de4d6ec19ec0c45aa857691227e2c In 1914 Clara Millard went missing from her West End house where she lived with her husband Charles and Jack their 16-year-old Chinese house boy. Did Jack kill Clara?

This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com 

 

 

]]> In 1914 Clara Millard went missing from her West End house where she lived with her husband Charles and Jack their 16-year-old Chinese house boy. Did Jack kill Clara?

This podcast is based on original research from a story in my book Blood, Sweat, and Fear: The Story of Inspector Vance.

For show credits, sources, and information about my books, blog or podcast, please see evelazarus.com 

 

 

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