Sea of Lies from Uncover
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.
This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.
Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And how did this ruthless villain finally get unmasked?
About UNCOVER: 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 new episodes weekly, and over twenty seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.
For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Location:
Canada, ON
Genres:
True Crime
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins. This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn. Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And how did this ruthless villain finally get unmasked? About UNCOVER: 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 new episodes weekly, and over twenty seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime. For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
Language:
English
Episodes
S32 E1: Luck, Or Something Like It | Sea of Lies
3/6/2025
An unlikely discovery ten miles out to sea leaves British detectives with a dead end case. Until an accidental doorknock leads to a shocking discovery and the start of a brand new investigation.
You can binge all episodes of Sea of Lies ad-free on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.
Duration:00:47:26
S32 E7: Plausible, Intelligent and Ruthless | Sea of Lies
3/3/2025
The trial attracts media coverage across the globe. Sheena finally has her moment on the stand, with Albert’s fate resting in her hands. Nearly 30 years on, Sam explores what’s happened to Albert Walker and the victims he left behind.
Your guide to Uncover: Where to go next
Duration:00:39:59
S32 E6: Sheena | Sea of Lies
2/24/2025
With Albert awaiting trial, all eyes are on Sheena. The case against her father is far from a foregone conclusion and she’s the only one who knows the truth. But where do her loyalties lie?
Duration:00:36:44
S32 E5: Life on The Lam | Sea of Lies
2/17/2025
As the police piece together a case against Albert, the pressure on him and Sheena builds. In uncovering the truth about their five years on the run, an uncomfortable revelation comes to light.
Duration:00:49:38
S32 E4: The Day of Reckoning | Sea of Lies
2/10/2025
After the revelation that Albert Walker is one of the world’s most wanted men, Sam investigates his origin story - and the trail of crimes he committed on the opposite side of the Atlantic.
Duration:00:46:17
S32 E3: A Dream State | Sea of Lies
2/3/2025
With Ron and Elaine off to Canada, their connection to the mysterious David Davis looks as if it’s coming to an end. But when Elaine finds herself at the center of the investigation into Ron’s death, she’s under the watchful eye of Davis himself.
You can binge all episodes of Sea of Lies early and ad-free on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts, or binge all episodes right now on YouTube.
Duration:00:45:09
S32 E2: When Ron Met Ron | Sea of Lies
1/27/2025
With the body now identified and the discovery of a man living under his name, Elaine Boyes is the only person who knows both men. So who is Ronald Platt? And who would want him dead?
You can binge all episodes of Sea of Lies early and ad-free on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts, or binge all episodes right now on YouTube.
Duration:00:47:06
S32 E1: Luck, Or Something Like It | Sea of Lies
1/27/2025
An unlikely discovery ten miles out to sea leaves British detectives with a dead end case. Until an accidental doorknock leads to a shocking discovery and the start of a brand new investigation.
You can binge all episodes of Sea of Lies early and ad-free on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts, or binge all episodes right now on YouTube.
Duration:00:47:26
S32 Trailer | Sea of Lies
1/22/2025
A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.
This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.
Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And how did this ruthless villain finally get unmasked?
Duration:00:02:44
Uncover Introduces: Canadian True Crime
1/18/2025
When police arrive for a welfare check at the home of a Vancouver fashion store owner, they're confronted with the lifeless bodies of two women lying on the kitchen floor, their faces covered with dishcloths. It looks as if Doris Leatherbarrow and her daughter Sharon Huenemann were killed just as they were serving up dinner for two mystery guests. Who were they? And where had they gone?
This is an episode from Canadian True Crime, The Huenemann and Leatherbarrow Murders - Part 1.
Listen to Part 2 now – search for Canadian True Crime wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. You can also stream episodes from the Canadian True Crime website.
Duration:01:03:48
S31 E10: Taking back control | The Banned Teacher
1/13/2025
The former teacher offers a letter of apology that leaves the survivors angry and unsatisfied. But Robinson makes a trip back to her old high school, reclaims her power and reveals what the investigation has given her. She, along with Peter Hamer from the first season of this podcast, form an advocacy group to help protect kids.
Duration:00:43:33
S31 E9: If they were boys | The Banned Teacher
1/13/2025
A third alleged victim goes to the police about the music teacher, again resulting in no charge or conviction. In season one of this podcast, 10 men came forward to tell police they were sexually abused as teens by one teacher. He was led away in handcuffs and taken to prison. These women don’t understand the double standard for girls.
Duration:00:36:53
S31 E8: The punch | The Banned Teacher
1/6/2025
Robinson meets Sam, the man behind the punch. He said in 1975, when he found out his 16-year-old daughter had sexual encounters with her high-school music teacher, he went to the principal. When Walker moved schools, he told Robinson about the punch — it made her feel sorry for him. But now she knows what really happened.
Duration:00:33:57
S31 E7: Club no one wanted to join | The Banned Teacher
1/6/2025
Five alleged victims gather for the inaugural meeting of “the club no one wanted to join.” They say they were sexually harassed, exploited, assaulted or raped by Walker. One says her friend’s father punched the music teacher in the face. They want to find the man who threw the punch.
Duration:00:45:01
Uncover Introduces | The BBC’s investigative podcast World of Secrets: The Bad Guru
1/4/2025
In the latest season of the BBC’s World of Secrets: The Bad Guru Miranda’s search for inner peace through yoga leads to allegations of grooming, trafficking and exploitation. “You just get sucked in so gradually... that you don't realize,” says her mother Penny. This series contains explicit sexual content, some strong language and allegations of sexual exploitation. More episodes are available at: https://BBC.lnk.to/WoSRF
Duration:00:03:15
S31 E6: The diaries | The Banned Teacher
12/30/2024
Jackie Short kept detailed diaries as a teen. She knew the teacher was making sexual advances to multiple students. At the same time, he was courting another teacher who would become his wife. On a band trip to Germany, Short told an administrator what was going on at their high school.
Duration:00:36:14
S31 E5: The blip | The Banned Teacher
12/30/2024
The desk in Jeanie McKay’s teenage bedroom had 56 notches: one for every time she had sexual intercourse with her music teacher. It would become evidence years later, when Walker was found guilty of professional misconduct and banned from teaching. During his statement, he referred to his former student as a “blip.”
Duration:00:45:24
S31 E4: Hello powerful woman | The Banned Teacher
12/23/2024
Robinson couldn’t help but think if she knew there were other victims, the outcome of the case would have been different. The investigation finds another survivor, Robinson reaches out and gets a response right away: “Hello Powerful Woman.” She finally meets the woman who got the teacher banned.
Duration:00:37:49
S31 E3: Seeking justice | The Banned Teacher
12/23/2024
More than a year after Robinson went to police, William Douglas Walker was charged with a sex crime. She alleged he groomed and controlled her when she was 16. After four and half years in court, a judge said there wasn’t enough proof she hadn’t consented to sex. The case was dismissed.
Duration:00:34:59
S31 E2: Time capsule | The Banned Teacher
12/16/2024
Robinson stored her painful, high-school memories deep in her mind. But it all came flooding back in midlife after she saw the music teacher. She decided to confront him. That meeting led Robinson on a journey to discover what really happened and report it to police.
Duration:00:31:30